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Pumpkin Muffins with Maple Cream Cheese Filling Recipe

Pumpkin Muffins with Maple Cream Cheese Filling Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with these delicious Pumpkin Muffins filled with a sweet Maple Cream Cheese center. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, these muffins are sure to be a hit!


Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Pumpkin Batter:

  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Maple Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  3. Prepare Pumpkin Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Combine with dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  4. Make Cream Cheese Filling: In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese with maple syrup and powdered sugar until smooth.
  5. Assemble Muffins: Fill muffin liners halfway with pumpkin batter, add a dollop of cream cheese mixture, then top with more batter.
  6. Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.

Notes

  • Store leftover muffins in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • For extra maple flavor, drizzle warm maple syrup on top before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 240mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg