Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins

Recipe Description

Technically, it is Fall, however, here in Texas, the temperature is still in the 90’s. Since we came from Seattle, WA, my family is definitely missing the Fall weather, leaves changing, layering clothes, sipping on apple cider, etc.

This past weekend my hubby and I took the kids to the local pumpkin patch. The kids had an absolute blast. There was a petting zoo, hay ride, tractor pull, corn maze, and of course, pumpkin picking. It was great. The only thing that wasn’t so great about it…..was the fact it was 90 degrees outside. Something about pumpkin patch and 90 degrees, doesn’t add up right? But, since the kids had a great time, how can I complain?

Earlier that morning, my hubby said he wanted to whip up something yummy for breakfast. Since I am all about new Fall recipes to share with you guys, he decided on a pumpkin muffin. When he first said it, I was kind of “eh, okay”. Not that I wasn’t excited, but take one look at Pinterest and you will find SEVERAL pumpkin muffins. I wanted something new, exciting, bursting with flavor, etc. I decided to let him work his magic and keep my opinions out of it. After about 45 minutes, he called me into the kitchen and WOW, he is awesome! Yes, he made a pumpkin muffin, but he also put a cheesecake filling on the inside, and topped it off with a cinnamon streusel. We waited about 10 minutes before eating them so they could set up a bit and they were most definitely worth it.

The streusel with a crumbly, cinnamon sugar layer. The pumpkin muffin itself was moist, fluffy, and had a slight pumpkin cinnamon flavor; and the cheesecake layer was incredible. Combine all those flavors and the end result was an incredible must try.

It was a great start to our Fall themed day! All we needed to make the day perfect, was some actual Fall weather. I’ll keep looking for it though, maybe in December, right?? Hehe!!