Yara's Oven Delighs: Whisking up Delights

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

There’s nothing quite like the cozy aroma of pumpkin spice filling your kitchen on a cool day. These Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are soft, moist, and warmly spiced, with a sweet cream cheese center that makes every bite irresistible. Perfect for fall mornings, weekend baking, or as a treat to share with family, these muffins are simple to make yet taste bakery-worthy.

🕒 Prep & Cook Time

Prep time: 15 minutes
Rest time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: ~50 minutes
Yield: 10–12 muffins

🍂 Ingredients

Muffin Batter

¾ cup (90 g) all-purpose flour
1 tbsp (8 g) milk powder
1¼ tsp pumpkin pie spice
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ cup (140 g) pumpkin puree
2 tbsp (30 g) sour cream or Greek yogurt
¼ cup (55 g) packed light brown sugar
¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter, melted
2 tbsp (30 mL) whole milk
1 large egg (50 g)
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract or paste

Cream Cheese Filling

½ cup (100 g) cream cheese, room temperature
1 tbsp (12 g) sugar
1 tbsp (15 mL) heavy cream or milk
Splash of vanilla extract (about ⅛ tsp / a few drops)

Instructions

Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, milk powder, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Mix Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sour cream (or yogurt), both sugars, melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
Combine
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix—this will keep the muffins light and fluffy.
Rest
Let the batter sit for 15 minutes. This allows the flour to hydrate for a better texture.
Make Filling
Beat together the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and milk (or cream) until smooth and creamy.
Assemble Muffins
Divide the batter evenly into muffin cups (about ¾ full). Pipe or spoon a dollop of cream cheese mixture into the center of each muffin.
Bake
Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 20 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the muffin (not the cream cheese center) comes out clean.
Cool & Store
Remove from the pan and let cool. Store in airtight bags or containers to keep them moist.

Nutrition Facts (per muffin, makes 12)

(Approximate values, will vary depending on exact ingredients used)

Calories: 185 kcal
Carbohydrates: 23 g
Protein: 3 g
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Cholesterol: 40 mg
Sodium: 130 mg
Sugar: 14 g
Fiber: 1 g

These Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are the ultimate cozy treat—soft, spiced, and perfectly balanced with a creamy, tangy-sweet filling. They make a wonderful breakfast, snack, or holiday dessert. Bake a batch, share with loved ones, and enjoy the taste of fall in every bite. 🍁