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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast » Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

    PUBLISHED: October 24, 2021 • By Toni Dash 61 Comments

    Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

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    pumpkin cream cheese muffins

    Delicious Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are a tender pumpkin muffin with pumpkin spice flavor. Filled with sweet cream cheese and topped with a buttery streusel. This easy recipe is a favorite for the fall season!

    pumpkin cream cheese muffins

    These moist pumpkin muffins always get rave reviews. They are a perfect combination of flavors for a delicious fall breakfast.

    Simple ingredients welcome fall and pumpkin season in the most delicious way.

    For a double dose of fall flavor spread some Pumpkin Butter on them too!

    Jump to:
    • The Best Pumpkin Muffins
    • Recipe Ingredient Notes
    • How to Make Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins – Step-by-Step
    • Pro Tip: Use a Cookie Scoop
    • How to Store
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • More Muffin Recipes You’ll Love
    • Recipe

    The Best Pumpkin Muffins

    Light, fluffy muffins full of cozy cold weather flavor.

    What makes them extra special is a surprise of sweet cream cheese filling inside!

    They really could be called Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins for the sweet tangy flavor.

    Topped with streusel for the finishing touch.

    This is a great recipe to make an ordinary day special!

    A piece of cake sitting on top of a wooden table

    Recipe Ingredient Notes

    All-Purpose Flour. Regular or gluten-free measure-for-measure flour can be used. For making these gluten-free we recommend Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free 1-to-1 baking flour.

    Cinnamon and Allspice. Instead of full pumpkin pie spice this recipe mixes these two spices for a perfect spice balance.

    Pumpkin puree. Use either canned pumpkin puree (not canned pumpkin pie filling) or homemade pumpkin puree.

    Cream cheese. Use full fat cream cheese. Start the recipe with softened cream cheese for the best results.

    Muffin and Cheese

    How to Make Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins – Step-by-Step

    This recipe is broken into three easy preparation steps:

    • Cream cheese filling
    • Streusel topping
    • Pumpkin muffin batter

    STEP 1. Preparation

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a muffin tin by adding a muffin liner in each well of a muffin pan. Or spray with nonstick spray.

    STEP 2. Make the filling

    Combine all the cream cheese filling ingredients into a medium bowl (or use a standing mixer). Use a mixer to fully combine until smooth. Refrigerate the cheesecake filling mixture while making remaining steps.

    STEP 3. Make the streusel topping

    In a small bowl combine the melted butter, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Mix with a fork until the mixture is crumbly. Set aside.

    A plate of food and a cup of coffee, with Muffin and Cheese

    STEP 4. Make the muffin batter

    In a large mixing bowl combine the dry ingredients: flour, cinnamon, allspice, baking powder, salt and sugars. Whisk to combine (photos 1-5).

    In a separate bowl combine the wet ingredients: pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, milk, vanilla extract. Mix well to combine (photos 6-9).

    Add the flour mixture to the pumpkin mixture (photo 10) and mix until well combined (photo 11).

    pumpkin cream cheese muffin recipe steps photo collage 2
    pumpkin cream cheese muffin recipe steps photo collage 3a

    STEP 5. Assemble the muffins

    Place 1 ½ tablespoons of pumpkin batter in the bottom of each prepared muffin cups (photo 12-13).

    Place a heaping teaspoon of the cream cheese filling on top of the batter in each of the muffin wells (photo 14).

    Spoon 2 tablespoons of the remaining batter on top of the cream cheese filling in each muffin cavity (photo 15). Be sure the filling is completely covered.

    Tap the muffin pan on the counter a few times to settle the batter.

    Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly on all the muffins (1-2 teaspoons per muffin) (photo 16).

    pumpkin cream cheese muffin recipe steps photo collage 4

    STEP 6. Bake and cool

    Bake muffins for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean and they are golden brown.

    Allow to cook in the muffin tin for 10 minutes after baking. Remove and cool on a rack.

    Pro Tip: Use a Cookie Scoop

    To make this recipe fast and easy use a cookie scoop to add the batter to the muffin pan. 

    A size #60 scoop is aproximately 1 1/2 tablespoons in volume. This is the amount needed for the first layer of muffin batter.

    Use a slightly heaping scoop for the 2 tablespoon amount of batter called for on top of the cream cheese filling.

    Scoops can make quick work of scooping batter. It’s also less messy than measuring in a tablespoon and scraping the batter out of the measuring spoon.

    How to Store

    Due to the fresh ingredients and cream cheese filling these muffins need to be refrigerated.

    When fully cool, place in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    Serve at room temperature.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins be frozen?

    Yes! Allow the muffins to completely cool. Place in a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator.

    pumpkin cream cheese muffin

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    Recipe

    pumpkin cream cheese muffins

    Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

    Light, fluffy pumpkin muffins are filled with sweet cream cheese filling and topped with streusel for a family favorite recipe.
    5 from 63 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Cooling Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 293kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    Cream Cheese Filling

    • 4 ounces Cream cheese slightly softened
    • ½ cup Confectioner's (Powdered) Sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon Pure vanilla extract

    Streusel Topping

    • 2 tablespoon Unsalted Butter melted
    • ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour (regular or gluten-free)
    • 2 tablespoons Light brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon

    Pumpkin Muffins

    • 1 ½ cup All-Purpose Flour (regular or gluten-free)*
    • 1 ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon Allspice
    • 1 tablespoon Baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
    • ½ cup Granulated Sugar
    • ½ cup Light Brown sugar
    • 1 cup Pumpkin puree (purchased or homemade)
    • ½ cup Vegetable oil
    • 2 large Eggs
    • ¼ cup Whole Milk
    • 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a muffin tin with nonstick spray and set aside. NOTE: paper liners may also be used instead if desired.

    Making the Cream Cheese Filling

    • Combine the cream cheese, confectioner's (powdered) sugar and vanilla into a medium bowl and mix well with a mixer until smooth. Do not overmix.
    • Place in the refrigerator to chill while making the muffins.

    Making the Streusel Topping

    • Combine the melted butter, flour, brown sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Mix with a fork until the mixture is crumbly. Set aside.

    Making the Pumpkin Muffins

    • In a large mixing bowl combine all dry ingredients: flour, cinnamon, allspice, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar and brown sugar. Whisk to combine. NOTE: this can be the bowl of a standing mixer with the whisk attachment.
    • In a separate bowl combine all wet ingredients: pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix well to combine.
    • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until fully combined.

    Assembling the Muffins

    • Place 1 1/2 tablespoons of batter in each prepared muffin cavity. Smooth as needed to cover the bottom of the muffin tin.
    • Place a heaping teaspoon of the cream cheese filling in the middle on top of the batter in the muffin tins.
    • Place 2 tablespoons of batter on top of the cream cheese filling to cover it in each muffin cavity.
    • Tap the muffin tin on the counter a few times to settle the batter.
    • Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly on top of the muffins (aproximately 1-2 teaspoons per muffin).
    • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean and they are golden brown.
    • Allow to cool for 10 minutes in the muffin tin. Gently remove them and place on a cooling rack to fully cool. NOTE: a pliable spatula can be used to help remove the muffins from the muffin tin if needed.
    • Can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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    Notes

    How to Store
    Refrigerator: let muffins cool completely and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
    Freezer: once muffins cool completely, place in an airtight freezer container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator.
    Serve muffins at room temperature.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 185mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 3300IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 1mg
    Did you make this recipe?Mention @boulderlocavore or tag #boulderlocavore!

    Originally published: September 4, 2019

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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    Comments

    1. Brianne says

      October 15, 2022 at 11:27 am

      5 stars
      Unbelievably delicious. I made them exactly as written and they are so so good.

      Reply
      • Toni Dash says

        October 15, 2022 at 11:40 am

        So glad you enjoyed them!

        Reply
    2. Sandra says

      October 09, 2021 at 2:50 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious! I made the gluten free version with Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 mix, and thet turned out perfect. Soft and fluffy, and just as expected with a delicious pumpkin spice flavour that’s not too overpowering. The cream cheese just ups the over all yumminess. Made 12 medium sized muffins.

      Reply
      • Toni Dash says

        October 10, 2021 at 9:20 am

        So glad you liked them!

        Reply
    3. Carolyn says

      October 01, 2021 at 8:20 pm

      5 stars
      They are delicious, I don’t know how many the recipe was to make , but I got 12. I used stoneware which is a little bigger muffin cup but followed her recipe exactly. Family loves them,

      Reply
      • Toni Dash says

        October 02, 2021 at 10:17 pm

        So glad you liked them Carolyn! You had the same amount listed in the recipe card (12 muffins) so you were spot on!

        Reply
    4. Kristian says

      April 21, 2021 at 3:22 pm

      5 stars
      The only thing I added was pumpkin seeds on top before baking. They were incredible!

      Reply
      • Toni Dash says

        April 21, 2021 at 3:28 pm

        Love that addition!

        Reply
    5. Lily says

      October 06, 2020 at 11:55 pm

      So many fun ways to make pumpkin. I would love to try it this way!

      Reply
    6. Melanie williams says

      October 05, 2020 at 4:24 am

      Om gosh these look totally amazing!! they are the perfect bake for the Halloween season too xx

      Reply
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