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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

These soft and moist Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are filled with a rich, creamy center and packed with warm fall spices. Inspired by Pumpkin Muffins With Cream Cheese Starbucks, this recipe creates bakery-style muffins that are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. A must-try for anyone who loves Pumpkin Desserts With Cream Cheese and cozy fall baking!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 Muffins
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Muffins:
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • For the Cream Cheese Filling:
  • 200 g cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional Add-ins:
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup chopped nuts

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. Fill each muffin cup halfway with pumpkin batter.
  7. Add a spoonful of cream cheese filling in the center.
  8. Top with more pumpkin batter until cups are about ¾ full.
  9. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  10. Let cool before serving.

Notes

Use full-fat cream cheese for the best creamy texture.
Do not overmix to keep muffins soft and fluffy.
For Pumpkin Muffins With Cream Cheese Middle, keep filling centered.
Swirl cream cheese into batter for Pumpkin Swirl Muffins.
Add streusel topping for extra texture and a bakery-style finish.