Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins🍁🧡
Ingredients:
Batter
- 1 3/4 cup flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp pumpkin spice
- 1 1/3 cup pumpkin purée
- 1/2 cup oil
- 2 eggs
-1 tsp vanilla
Crumble
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 4 tbs melted butter
- 2/3 cup flour
Cream cheese filling
- 8ox softened cream cheese
- 3 tbs sugar
- 1 tbs flour
- 1 tbs milk (I used unsweet oat milk)
- 2 tsp vanilla
-2 tbs powdered sugar
Directions:
- Whisk together dry batter ingredients in large bowl
- Whisk together wet batter ingredients in medium bowl
- Fold wet ingredients into dry
- In separate bowl, combine crumble ingredients and mix to form crumbles
- In another bowl, combine cream cheese ingredients and mix (I found this easiest to accomplish with a hand mixer)
- Spoon cream cheese mixture into piping bag (or ziplock bag)
- Spray muffin tin with nonstick
- Scoop batter into each muffin spot until 3/4 full, pipe cream cheese into center of the batter (I put any extra I had around top of the batter as well), and then sprinkle some crumble mixture on top
- Bake at 350 for 50 mins or until toothpick comes out dry!
Makes 16 muffins, about 286 cal per muffin!
Halloween is a great time to bake these Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, which are not only perfect for the fall season but also a favorite for cozy gatherings. The sweetness of the pumpkins combined with the tart cream cheese filling creates an unforgettable flavor that can please any palate. Consider pairing these muffins with a warm cup of spiced chai or coffee to create an inviting atmosphere. Additionally, you can increase the nutritional value by adding nuts like walnuts or pecans for some crunch. The recipe also allows for substitutions, such as using almond milk in place of oat milk or adding chocolate chips for an extra treat. Perfect for sharing at potlucks or family gatherings, these muffins keep well, making them an ideal treat for meal prep. You can easily freeze any leftover muffins to enjoy later. Be sure to check out variations of this recipe, including gluten-free options or adding cranberries for an added flair. Incorporate this unique muffin recipe into your fall baking repertoire and impress your friends and family with both flavor and presentation!
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