Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of autumn with these Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling. Perfectly moist and bursting with rich pumpkin and warm spices, each muffin features a delightful creamy filling that elevates them to heavenly heights. Whether you’re hosting a fall gathering or enjoying a sweet treat on a chilly day, these muffins are sure to impress. They are not only easy to make but also adaptable for various occasions, making them a must-try recipe for any baking enthusiast.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned, unsweetened)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar (divided)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
- 2 teaspoons sugar (for filling)
- 3 teaspoons corn syrup (for filling)
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed, for filling)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (for batter)
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for batter)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (packed, for batter)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ground (for batter)
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar (or icing sugar)
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract (for batter)
- ¼ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a muffin tin.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth; set aside.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix melted butter, sugars, eggs, pumpkin puree, milk, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter, add a dollop of cream cheese filling on top, then cover with remaining batter.
- Bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg