How to make pumpkin cream cheese muffins at home! Soft and creamy.
🍂 Fall in love with these easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins! Perfect for lazy bakers who want impressive results. Learn how to make soft, moist muffins packed with pumpkin flavor, creamy cheese filling, and a crumbly streusel topping.
Muffins:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
2 eggs
½ cup oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup pumpkin puree
Cream Cheese Filling:
1 cup cream cheese
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Streusel Topping:
¼ cup cold butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp granulated sugar
½ tsp cinnamon
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line muffin tin with paper liners.
Mix muffin ingredients in a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese filling ingredients.
Combine streusel ingredients in another bowl until crumbly.
Layer muffin cups: pumpkin batter, cream cheese filling, more batter, streusel.
Bake for 20-24 minutes.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20-24 minutes
Total time: 30-34 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
💡 Pro Tips:
Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing.
Don't overmix the batter to ensure tender muffins.
For a healthier version, swap half the flour for whole wheat and reduce sugar by 1/4 cup.
🔀 Recipe Variations:
Vegan: Use plant-based cream cheese and egg replacer.
Gluten-free: Substitute with your favorite gluten-free flour blend.
Spice it up: Add 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice for extra fall flavor.
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