{"id":"1717293d-7700-4776-aa2a-d81c5827c595","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/1717293d-7700-4776-aa2a-d81c5827c595","source_url":"https://cheflindseyfarr.com/pumpkin-cream-cheese-muffins/","title":"Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins","description":"These pumpkin cream cheese muffins have a warmly spiced pumpkin batter with a sweet, tangy cream cheese filling pressed into the center before baking. The filling bakes into a soft, distinct layer surrounded by a tender, moist crumb.","servings":12,"servings_text":"12","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT35M","image_url":"https://cheflindseyfarr.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pumpkin-cream-cheese-muffins-recipe-featured-1-alt.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"½ cup light brown sugar","item":"light brown sugar","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup granulated sugar","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"½ cup vegetable oil","item":"vegetable oil","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2  whole eggs","item":"whole eggs","quantity":2},{"text":"7 ½ oz pumpkin puree (this is ½ of one 15 oz can )","item":"pumpkin puree","quantity":7.5,"unit":"oz","preparation":"this is 0.5 of one 15 oz can"},{"text":"2 cups all-purpose flour","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"¾ teaspoons baking soda","item":"baking soda","quantity":0.75,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¾ teaspoons baking powder","item":"baking powder","quantity":0.75,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¾ teaspoons kosher salt","item":"kosher salt","quantity":0.75,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 ½ tablespoons pumpkin spice mix","item":"pumpkin spice mix","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"3 oz Philadelphia cream cheese","item":"Philadelphia cream cheese","quantity":3,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"¾ tablespoons granulated sugar","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":0.75,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 12 standard muffin tins with liners."},{"number":2,"text":"In a medium bowl beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth and then add vanilla. This can also be done easily by hand if the cream cheese is slightly softened."},{"number":3,"text":"Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and pumpkin spice in a medium bowl. Whisk to incorporate, set aside.","section":"Mix the Batter:"},{"number":4,"text":"Whisk together light brown sugar, sugar, oil, and eggs. Whisk in puree.","section":"Mix the Batter:"},{"number":5,"text":"Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.","section":"Mix the Batter:"},{"number":6,"text":"Scoop or spoon muffin batter between the prepared liners. Using a small cookie scoop (about an inch wide), scoop cream cheese mixture into the center of each and press down slightly.","section":"Mix the Batter:"},{"number":7,"text":"Bake in preheated oven about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few clinging crumbs or they spring back lightly to the touch.","section":"Mix the Batter:"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:13.191226+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:13.191226+00:00"}