Description
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are the ultimate cozy fall baking treat—soft, spiced pumpkin muffins with a creamy, sweet cream cheese center and a candied ginger crunch on top. Perfectly balanced between warm autumn spices and tangy filling, these muffins are easy to make yet feel bakery-worthy. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or holiday brunch spreads, they’re a fall tradition in every bite.
Ingredients
Muffin Batter
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½ cup (120 ml) melted coconut oil
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½ cup + 1 tbsp (140 ml) maple syrup or honey
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1 tbsp (15 ml) vanilla extract
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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¾ cup (180 g) pumpkin butter
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¾ cup (180 g) pumpkin puree
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1 ½ cups (180 g) white whole wheat flour
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1 ½ tsp (6 g) baking powder
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½ tsp (3 g) baking soda
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1 tsp (3 g) ground cinnamon
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½ tsp (1.5 g) ground ginger
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⅛ tsp (0.3 g) cardamom
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⅛ tsp (0.3 g) nutmeg
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⅛ tsp (0.3 g) ground cloves
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1 tsp (6 g) kosher salt
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2 tbsp (20 g) candied ginger pieces
Cream Cheese Filling
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8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
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1 tbsp (15 ml) maple syrup or honey
Sugared Ginger Topping
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¼ cup (60 g) candied ginger pieces
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1 tbsp (12 g) cinnamon sugar
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
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In a large bowl, whisk together coconut oil, ½ cup maple syrup/honey, vanilla, eggs, pumpkin butter, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
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Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt. Stir gently until just combined. Fold in candied ginger. Divide batter into muffin cups (¾ full).
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In a small bowl, beat cream cheese with 1 tbsp maple syrup/honey until fluffy. Drop 1 rounded teaspoon into the center of each muffin. Press slightly so it sinks halfway.
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Mix candied ginger with cinnamon sugar. Sprinkle topping over muffins.
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Bake 18–20 minutes, until golden and set. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan. Enjoy warm.
Notes
Don’t overmix batter—this keeps muffins tender.
Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth filling.
Can be frozen up to 2 months (wrap individually).
Substitute candied ginger with chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
To make gluten-free, use a 1:1 GF flour blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts / Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American