Brown Butter Sweet Potato Cream Cheese Muffins (Bakery-Style) — Well Made by Kiley

Name: Brown Butter Sweet Potato Cream Cheese Muffins (Bakery-Style) — Well Made by Kiley
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups (210g) all-purpose flour; 2 tsp (8g) baking powder; 1/2 tsp (3g) baking soda; 2 tsp (4g) cinnamon; Optional: 1 tsp (2g) pumpkin pie spice; 1/2 tsp (3g) salt; 1/2 cup (113g) salted butter; 3/4 cup (180g) brown sugar, light or dark; 2 eggs, at room temperature; 1 1/3 cups (320g) sweet potato purée (see notes section below for homemade version); substitution: pumpkin purée; 1/3 cup (80g) Greek yogurt or sour cream, at room temperature; 1 tsp (4g) vanilla bean paste or extract; 8oz (1 block; 250g) cream cheese, at room temperature; 1/4 cup (55g) granulated sugar; Pinch of salt; 1/2 cup (55g) chopped pecans; 5 tbsp (72g) brown sugar, light or dark; 1 tsp (2g) cinnamon; 1/4 tsp (1g) salt; 3 tbsp (42g) salted butter, softened

Instructions

Prep:35minCook:30min

These Brown Butter Sweet Potato Cream Cheese Muffins are soft, fluffy, and perfectly spiced with cozy fall flavors. Each muffin has a tender crumb, a creamy and tangy cream cheese filling, and a buttery brown sugar pecan streusel on top for the perfect balance of texture and sweetness. They’re made with real sweet potato purée and rich brown butter, giving them a warm, nutty depth that makes every bite irresistible. Serve them warm with a cup of coffee for the ultimate cozy breakfast or dessert.

Updated at: Wed, 26 Nov 2025 22:25:58 GMT