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Pumpkin Streusel Cream Cheese Muffins

Pumpkin Streusel Cream Cheese Muffins That Make Fall Magical

Delicious Pumpkin Streusel Cream Cheese Muffins that are perfect for breakfast or dessert, capturing the essence of fall.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pumpkin Filling
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree canned or homemade
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar can substitute with brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cloves optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon Allspice replace with nutmeg if unavailable
  • 1/4 cup Milk can use almond or oat milk
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese fully softened
  • 1 Large Egg can use flax egg
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice optional but recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract use pure extract for best flavor
For the Streusel Topping
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Butter can use vegan butter
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
For the Muffin Base
  • 2 containers Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Rolls or homemade/gluten-free dough
For the Icing
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar use less for lower-sugar version

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Pastry Cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the pumpkin filling by mixing pumpkin puree, sugar, spices, and milk until smooth.
  2. Make the cream cheese filling by beating softened cream cheese, then adding egg, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Prepare the streusel by mixing flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter until crumbly.
  4. Assemble muffins by rolling crescent rolls, adding pumpkin and cream cheese fillings, and topping with streusel.
  5. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 13-15 minutes until golden.
  6. Cool for 5 minutes and drizzle with icing made from powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened for best results. Avoid overfilling dough strips to prevent spilling during baking. You can customize with chocolate chips or nuts.

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