Description
Warm, spiced pumpkin muffins meet a tangy cream cheese filling and crumbly streusel topping in this cozy fall treat. Perfect for breakfast, a mid-day snack, or dessert, these Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are easy to make and packed with autumn flavors.
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Muffin Base:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Streusel Topping:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American