Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

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These Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are the ultimate fall bakery treat made right at home! With a warmly spiced pumpkin batter and a rich, tangy swirl of sweetened cream cheese, each bite is soft, moist, and bursting with autumn flavor. Whether served warm with coffee or packed for a seasonal snack, these muffins bring cozy café vibes straight to your kitchen.

  • Prep time15 minutes
  • Cook time18–20 minutes
  • Servings4
  • DifficultyMedium

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe

Ingredients

Muffin:

  • 1 ¾ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil, or melted and cooled butter
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Swirl:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Place paper baking cups into muffin pan. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda and salt until well combined. Set aside.
  • In large bowl, whisk together pumpkin, sugar and brown sugar. Beat in eggs, vegetable oil and vanilla extract. Slowly whisk in the flour mixture, until there are no lumps. Fill muffin tins 3/4 full.
  • In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add in sugar, egg yolk and vanilla extract and beat until well combined.
  • Top each muffin with about 1 tablespoon of cream cheese mixture and use a toothpick to swirl it into the batter. This will not look smooth, but it will bake up much prettier. You can see exactly how I did this in the video below. You can also just drop it by rounded spoonfuls to the centers of the muffin batter, swirling is optional!
  • Bake muffins for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the pumpkin part comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs stuck to it. Let cool for 10 minutes, then serve warm or let cool completely to store.

Health Benefits of Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

While indulgent, these muffins bring a few wholesome benefits:

  • Pumpkin Perks: Rich in vitamin A, antioxidants, and fiber for immunity and digestion.
  • Cream Cheese Boost: Adds calcium and protein for a more satisfying snack.
  • Fall Spices: Pumpkin spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves) may help fight inflammation and support blood sugar control.
  • Homemade Control: Skip preservatives and artificial flavors found in store-bought bakery goods.
  • Versatile Treat: Enjoy warm, chilled, or make ahead for breakfast meal prep or gifting.

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FAQs

How should I store this?

Let cool for 10 minutes, then serve warm or let cool completely to store.

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