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Best Homemade Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

These muffins combine the rich flavor of pumpkin with creamy cream cheese, creating a delightfully moist treat perfect for fall.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Spoon into measuring cup for accuracy.
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon Enhances the fall flavor.
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg Adds a warm spice flavor.
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Can swap for Halal-friendly cream alternative.
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs Crack in one at a time.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin pan by lightly greasing it or using muffin liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, softened cream cheese, sugar, and brown sugar. Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer, blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add in the vegetable oil and crack in the eggs one at a time, continuing to mix until everything is well incorporated and fluffy.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing on low just until combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are perfectly fine!
Baking
  1. Pour or scoop the muffin batter into the prepared muffin pan, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  2. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Once baked, let the muffins cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for up to three months. Reheat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or let thaw at room temperature.