Description
Welcome the cozy flavors of fall with these Spiced Pumpkin Streusel Muffins. Soft, moist, and filled with a creamy layer of sweetened cream cheese, these muffins are topped with a buttery, cinnamon-infused streusel. Perfect for breakfast or a delicious snack!
Ingredients
For the muffins:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 large egg
– 1 cup pumpkin puree
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup milk
For the cream cheese filling:
– 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
– 1/4 cup powdered sugar
For the streusel topping:
– 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Prepare the streusel topping:
1. In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and cinnamon.
2. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
Make the muffin batter:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
3. In another bowl, combine the melted butter, egg, pumpkin puree, milk, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Prepare the cream cheese filling:
1. Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth.
Assemble the muffins:
1. Spoon a small amount of batter into each muffin cup.
2. Add a dollop of cream cheese filling on top of the batter.
3. Cover with more batter.
4. Sprinkle the streusel topping over each muffin.
Bake the muffins:
1. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
2. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes