Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Muffins

There’s something about fall that makes baking feel extra special, and nothing says autumn quite like the warm, comforting flavors of pumpkin spice. Our Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Muffins take that cozy feeling to the next level by blending the rich, velvety taste of cream cheese with the seasonal spice everyone loves. The secret to their incredible flavor? Amoretti® Natural Pumpkin Spice Artisan.

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just dipping your toes into fall recipes, these muffins are a breeze to whip up. With just a touch of our Natural Pumpkin Spice Artisan, you get that perfectly balanced pumpkin spice flavor in every bite—no need to worry about measuring out spices. Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even dessert, they’re guaranteed to become a fall favorite in your home. Plus, they’re the perfect baked good to share at gatherings or keep on hand for a cozy treat.

So, if you’re looking for an easy way to bring the warm, inviting vibes of autumn into your kitchen, these Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Muffins are it. Simple to make and packed with flavor, they’re a fall recipe you’ll want to bake year-round—and with our Natural Pumpkin Spice Artisan available all year, you can!

Ingredients

Muffins

• 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda 
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 15 oz. can of pumpkin puree 
• 1 1/4  cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed) 
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil 
• 1 1/2 tsp Amoretti® Vanilla Madagascar Bourbon (2x)
• 4 tbs. Amoretti® Natural Pumpkin Spice Artisan

Cream Cheese Swirl

• 8 oz. cream cheese
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg yolk 
• 2 tsp. Amoretti® Vanilla Madagascar Bourbon (2x) 

Directions

Muffins

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. and line your muffin tin with baking cups.
2. In a medium bowl whisk your flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined, then set aside. 
3. In a large bowl whisk your pumpkin puree, sugar and brown sugar. Mix in your eggs, vegetable oil, Amoretti® Vanilla Madagascar Bourbon (2x) and Amoretti® Natural Pumpkin Spice Artisan. 
4. Slowly mix in your dry ingredients until there are no lumps in the batter. Fill the muffin tins 3/4 of the way full. 

Cream Cheese Swirl

1. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then add in your sugar, egg yolk, and Amoretti® Vanilla Madagascar Bourbon (2x) and beat until completely combined. 
2. Top each muffin with about 1 tbs. of the cream cheese mixture and use a toothpick to swirl it in to the batter.
3. Bake your muffins for about 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the pumpkin part comes out clean. 

Notes

• Make sure to use regular pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. 
• You can store these muffins in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.