Pumpkin Muffins With Cream Cheese Streusel Topping

Name: Pumpkin Muffins With Cream Cheese Streusel Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups brown sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ginger; ½ teaspoon allspice; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 1 ⅓ cups canned pumpkin; ⅓ cup olive oil (NOT virgin or extra virgin); 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 8 ounces cream cheese; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 4 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour; 5 tablespoons white sugar; ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons pecans, chopped

Servings: persons

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 cups brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
½ teaspoon allspice
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 ⅓ cups canned pumpkin
⅓ cup olive oil (NOT virgin or extra virgin)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
8 ounces cream cheese
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons brown sugar
4 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 tablespoons white sugar
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons pecans, chopped

1
Preheat oven to 375F.
2
Cream cheese topper: Beat cream cheese until slightly soft.
3
Add 1 egg, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 3 tbs brown sugar.
4
Beat until mostly smooth (lumps are OK).
5
Put in the refrigerator to allow it to firm up.
6
Streusel: Mix 4.5 tbs flour, 5 tbs sugar, 3/4 tsp cinnamon, and pecans.
7
Add 3 tbs melted butter and cut it in with a fork until crumbly.
8
Sift together 2.5 cups flour, 2 cups brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, all spice, nutmeg, and salt.
9
Make a well in the center of the dry mixture and add 2 eggs, pumpkin, olive oil and 2 tsp vanilla extract, then beat together until smooth.
10
Optional: Add 1 cup chocolate chips to mixture and fold in with a spatula.
11
Place pumpkin mixture in muffin cups about 1/2-2/3 full.
12
Make a hole in the middle of the muffin mix, then add about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture, trying to keep cream cheese from touching the paper cup.
13
Sprinkle on the streusel topping.
14
Bake for 20-25 minutes.
15
Remove from oven and allow to cool on a rack.

1753

kcal

Calories

Fat

242

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups brown sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Muffins With Cream Cheese Streusel Topping falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!