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Pumpkin Streusel Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling
Fall is an amazing opportunity to indulge in delicious pumpkin-flavored foods, and Pumpkin Streusel
Muffins made with Cream Cheese Filling are an amazing way to commemorate the season! They’re moist and packed full of seasonal spices – and boasting a decadent cream cheese filling that makes every bite irresistibly delectable!
Topped off with crumbly streusel topping and cinnamon spices – these muffins make perfect autumn comfort food!
We will walk you through everything necessary for creating muffins at home, from following the steps to create the ideal texture to providing answers to frequently asked questions about this seasonal treat. So let’s get baking!
What You’ll Enjoy About these Pumpkin Streusel Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling
These muffins stand out as something truly exceptional when it comes to autumn treats: Their unique ingredients give them their special charm.
Pumpkin Puree Keeps Muffins Moist and Fluffy Pumpkin Puree keeps muffins soft and moist for longer, keeping them deliciously soft and fluffy.
Spiced to Perfection Cinnamon, Nutmeg & Cloves Give these muffins their inviting warm taste that’s ideal for autumn!
Every bite unveils an irresistibly creamy center that delivers an intense, tarty flavor that contrasts beautifully with the sweet pumpkin flavor.
Crunchy Streusel Topping The crumbly and buttery streusel topping is the ideal complement to the soft texture of muffins.
No matter if it’s for breakfast, snacks or dessert – baked goods will always be a crowd pleaser!
Pumpkin Streusel Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling: Easy & Delicious Recipe
Difficulty: Easy12
servings20
minutes20
minutes300
kcalThis recipe makes 12 delicious Pumpkin Streusel Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling. The prep time is about 20 minutes, with a cooking time of 18-22 minutes. Each muffin contains approximately 280-320 calories, depending on the ingredients used.
Ingredients
For the Muffins:
1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground cloves
¼ tsp salt
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 cup (240g) pumpkin puree
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Streusel Topping:
½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour½ cup (100g) brown sugar
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven
To preheat your oven, preheat it to 350 degrees (175degC) while also lining a 12-cup muffin tin with liner paper or lightly greasing it with non-stick spray. - Create Cream Cheese Filling
Combine cream cheese, sugar granulated and vanilla extract in a large bowl until everything is thoroughly combined, creating an excellent smooth consistency. Set this bowl aside for future use. - Create the Streusel Topping
Combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl before cutting in butter using either an ice cream maker or fork until the mix resembles pea-size particles. Refrigerate this mixture as you create your batter batter. - Create Your Pumpkin Muffin Batter
Combine flour, baking soda and powder, cinnamon cloves, nutmeg and salt in a bowl large enough. Set this mixture aside.
Combine in a separate bowl sugar eggs oil pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until everything is thoroughly mixed together.
Gradually combine the dry and wet ingredients, taking care not to overmix as this could make the muffins too dense.
Make Muffins
Begin by filling each cup with approximately one and one half tablespoons of pumpkin batter, placing one spoonful of cream cheese mixture into each cup, then topping off each with another tablespoon of pumpkin batter until your cream cheese mixture has been completely covered by pumpkin batter.
Sprinkle each muffin with the topping of streusel.- Bake Muffins
Your muffins should be baked for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the pumpkin part comes out clean (try not to mix the cream cheese center when conducting tests). Leave them to sit in the oven for five minutes before transferring them onto an air-cooling rack for complete cooling.
Best Tips to Create Pumpkin Streusel Muffins
- Food Ingredients at Room Temperature: For best results, ensure the eggs and cream cheese are at room temperature to allow for even and easy mixing.
- Your pumpkin puree should only contain pure pumpkin puree; any filling made up of sugar and spices could alter its flavors and spoil their balance.
- Chill Your Streusel for Crisp Topping If you want the crispiest topping possible, chilling your streusel before spreading over muffins will ensure an ideal crumbly surface. Cold butter can also help ensure this.
- Don’t overfill the muffin liners There should be enough space in each muffin liner so that the batter can rise without overflowing and become unmanageable.
- Storage: These muffins may be stored at room temperature for two days in an airtight container before refrigerating for up to one week for optimal storage.
FAQs All You Need to Know
How can I prevent the cream cheese filling from sinking to the basement?
To prevent your cream cheese filling from sinking into the batter, create an even layer of muffin batter first before you add your cream cheese filling and finish it off with additional batter layers to ensure that everything stays in place. This will ensure the cream cheese remains in its proper place!
Should I make these muffins without adding cream cheese topping?
No cream cheese topping needed for delicious pumpkin muffins with crunchy streusel topping. Just remove it for easier preparation!
Can I make healthier versions from these muffins?
Yes! To lighten things up and add texture, consider replacing half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour, replacing apple sauce with vegetable oil, or decreasing sugar by 14 cups for more tart results.
Final Thoughts
Pumpkin Streusel Muffins filled with cream cheese are an irresistibly festive fall treat! Their combination of spicy pumpkin, creamy cream cheese filling and crunchy streusel topping will become a favourite within your family!
Muffins make the perfect breakfast treat and autumn gathering treat. We hope this recipe answers all of your queries and provides all of the ingredients to bake these delectable muffins easily!
Make sure to share your pumpkin muffin creations with us! Please let us know how they turned out in the comments below, or if you have any ideas that could benefit our baking endeavors. Happy Baking!
