Pumpkin Muffins with Maple Cream Cheese Filling
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Muffins with Maple Cream Cheese Filling. Each fluffy muffin is topped with a crunchy cinnamon sugar layer, hiding a rich and creamy maple filling inside. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or special gatherings, these muffins are sure to warm your heart and brighten your day. Easy to prepare and family-friendly, they’re a great way to get everyone involved in the kitchen. With their inviting aroma and scrumptious taste, these muffins will quickly become a favorite in your home.
- 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 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping: 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- For the Maple Cream Cheese Filling: 3/4 cup heavy cream, 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1/4 cup maple syrup (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, eggs, and milk until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually fold this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Grease or line a muffin tin and fill each cup three-quarters full with batter.
- Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon for the topping; sprinkle over muffin batter before baking.
- Bake for 20-24 minutes until muffins spring back when pressed lightly. Allow to cool before filling.
- For the filling: Beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form; beat cream cheese until smooth. Fold whipped cream and maple syrup into cream cheese mixture.
- Cut small cones from cooled muffins' centers and fill with maple cream cheese mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg