Pumpkin Muffins with Maple Cream Cheese Filling
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Muffins filled with a delightful Maple Cream Cheese Filling. These muffins are a perfect blend of soft pumpkin and warm spices, topped with a crunchy cinnamon sugar crust that adds an irresistible texture. Ideal for busy mornings or festive gatherings, this easy recipe will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen. The creamy filling elevates each bite, making them not only delicious but also visually stunning. Whether enjoyed warm or chilled, these muffins are sure to bring smiles to your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Total Time: 39 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar for topping
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon for topping
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted for topping
- 3/4 cup heavy cream for filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened for filling
- 1/4 cup maple syrup for filling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined. Add pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, eggs, and milk; mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
- Pour batter into a greased muffin tin until each cup is three-fourths full. For the topping, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over muffins before baking.
- Bake for 20–24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow muffins to cool completely.
- For the filling: Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; separately mix cream cheese until smooth and fold in whipped cream and maple syrup.
- Cut out a small cone from each muffin's center and fill with the cream cheese mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg