Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
These muffins combine the comforting flavors of pumpkin and cream cheese, resulting in a moist and creamy treat that's perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Muffin Batter
- 15 ounce pumpkin puree Adds moisture
- 2 large eggs Binds the ingredients
- 1.5 cups light brown sugar Provides sweetness and moisture
- 0.5 cup oil Adds moisture and softness
- 0.75 cup sour cream Enhances moisture and richness
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Adds flavor
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice Provides warm, spiced flavor
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Structural base for muffins
- 1 teaspoon baking powder Helps muffins rise
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Also aids in leavening
- 0.5 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness
Cream Cheese Filling
- 1 large egg For cream cheese filling, binds mixture
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened Adds richness and creaminess
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar Sweetens the filling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla For cream cheese filling, enhances flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease the muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, eggs, light brown sugar, oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and cohesive.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir to ensure any lumps are broken up.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Baking
- Scoop the muffin batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
- For the cream cheese filling, mix cream cheese, egg, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pipe about 1 tablespoon of cream cheese filling into the center of each muffin.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
For best results, use softened cream cheese and avoid overmixing the batter. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.