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Irresistible Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins Perfect for Fall

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Soft, spiced pumpkin muffins with a creamy cheesecake center and crumb topping—perfect for cozy autumn mornings and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • 1 cup (240ml) canned pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (65g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Prepare the crumb topping: In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add melted butter and mix until crumbly. Set aside.
  3. Mix the cheesecake filling: In another medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  4. Make the muffin batter: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. In a separate bowl, combine pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Assemble the muffins: Fill each muffin liner about ⅔ full with pumpkin batter. Add a spoonful of cheesecake filling to the center of each muffin, gently pressing it down. Sprinkle the crumb topping generously over each muffin.
  6. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the muffins are set and a toothpick inserted into the pumpkin portion comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened for easier blending. Chill crumb topping for 5–10 minutes for a crunchier texture. Use high-quality canned pumpkin for the best flavor.

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Keywords: pumpkin muffins, cheesecake muffins, fall baking, autumn recipes, pumpkin spice

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