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pumpkin cream cheese muffins
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Diet: General
Description
These pumpkin muffins feature a luscious orange maple cream cheese swirl and a delightful streusel topping, offering a warm and comforting fall flavor. They are incredibly moist and perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.
Ingredients
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- 180 g (3/4 cup) Pumpkin Puree: Ensure it’s smooth and 100% pure.
- 180 g (3/4 cup) Granulated Sugar: For sweetness and a tender crumb.
- 100 g (1/2 cup) Brown Sugar, Packed: Adds molasses flavor and moisture.
- 2 Large Eggs: Bind ingredients, use at room temperature.
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) Vegetable Oil: Keeps muffins moist.
- 240 ml (1 cup) Milk (halal-certified): Adds moisture.
- 250 g (2 cups) All-Purpose Flour: Measure accurately.
- 2 tsp (8 g) Baking Powder: Ensure freshness.
- 1 tsp (5 g) Baking Soda: Reacts with pumpkin acidity.
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) Salt: Enhances flavors.
- 2 tsp (4 g) Ground Cinnamon: Essential fall spice.
- 1/2 tsp (1 g) Ground Ginger: Adds warmth.
- 1/4 tsp (0.5 g) Ground Nutmeg: Complements pumpkin and cinnamon.
- 1/4 tsp (0.5 g) Ground Cloves: Use sparingly.
- 120 g (4 oz) Cream Cheese, Softened (halal-certified): For the swirl.
- 60 g (1/4 cup) Powdered Sugar: Sweetens the swirl.
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Pure Maple Syrup: Adds maple flavor.
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Orange Zest: Brightens the swirl.
- 1/4 tsp (1 g) Vanilla Extract (alcohol-free): Enhances flavor.
- 30 g (1/4 cup) All-Purpose Flour (streusel): Forms streusel base.
- 30 g (1/4 cup) Brown Sugar, Packed (streusel): Adds chewiness.
- 30 g (2 tbsp) Unsalted Butter, Melted (streusel): Binds streusel.
- 30 g (1/4 cup) Chopped Walnuts (streusel): Adds crunch.
- 1/2 tsp (1 g) Ground Cinnamon (streusel): Adds spice.
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk pumpkin puree, sugars, eggs, oil, and milk.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Combine Wet & Dry: Gently mix wet and dry ingredients until just combined.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Swirl: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, maple syrup, orange zest, and vanilla.
- Assemble Muffins: Fill muffin liners 2/3 full, then add cream cheese swirl.
- Swirl the Magic: Gently swirl cream cheese into batter.
- Make Streusel Topping: Combine flour, brown sugar, butter, walnuts, and cinnamon.
- Top & Bake: Sprinkle streusel over muffins and bake for 20-22 minutes.
- Cool & Enjoy: Cool in tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to prevent tough muffins. Using room temperature ingredients helps with emulsification and a tender crumb.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg