Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins To Enjoy For A Decadent Breakfast

Perfect for mornings or as a sweet treat, Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are simple to make and irresistibly delicious.

Updated Feb 11, 2025, 06:40 PM IST

1 cupAs the weekend arrives everyone craves some delicious breakfast to start their day. What can be better than the comforting aroma of pumpkin and warm spices paired with the goodness of the cheese? Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are the ultimate morning treat, combining the rich flavours of pumpkin with a luscious cream cheese filling. These muffins are not only tasty but also a visual delight, with swirls of cream cheese adding a gourmet touch.

Packed with vitamins and a natural sweetness, pumpkin pairs beautifully with spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. The cream cheese filling adds a tangy richness that balances the sweetness, making each bite a harmonious blend of flavours and textures. So why wait? Whip up a batch of these muffins and savor the taste of fall in every bite!

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Serves 4

Prep time- 10 min, cook time-20 min

Whether you are hosting a cosy brunch, looking for a grab-and-go breakfast or simply indulging in light snacks, these Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are the perfect choice. They are a delightful blend of warm pumpkin spice flavours and a creamy and tangy center.

Ingredients

For the muffins:

Quantity	Ingredients
1 ½ cups	All-purpose flour
1 cup	Canned pumpkin puree
½ cup	Sugar
2	Eggs
⅓ cup	Vegetable oil
1 tsp	Baking powder
1 tsp	Ground cinnamon
¼ tsp	Salt

For the cream cheese filling:

Quantity	Ingredients
4 oz	Cream cheese, softened
3 tbsp	Sugar
½ tsp	Vanilla extract

Method

In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Set it aside.
In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In another bowl, whisk pumpkin, sugar, eggs, and oil. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
Line a muffin tin with liners. Fill each cup halfway with batter. Add a spoonful of cream cheese filling to the center, then top with more batter to cover.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the muffin (avoiding the cream cheese) comes out clean.
Let muffins cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Enjoy your delicious Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins!

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