Save Moist, tender pumpkin muffins swirled with a sweet, tangy cream cheese filling and topped with a hint of warm spices perfect for autumn mornings or cozy gatherings.
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Ingredients
- Cream Cheese Filling: 115 g (4 oz) cream cheese, softened 3 tbsp granulated sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Muffin Batter: 215 g (1 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp ginger, 1/4 tsp cloves) 200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar 60 g (1/3 cup) light brown sugar, packed 2 large eggs 120 ml (1/2 cup) vegetable oil 240 g (1 cup) canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) 60 ml (1/4 cup) milk 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional Topping: 1 tbsp coarse sugar or turbinado sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
- Step 2:
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
- Step 3:
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Step 4:
- In another bowl, whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, pumpkin puree, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Step 5:
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined & do not overmix.
- Step 6:
- Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with batter.
- Step 7:
- Spoon 1 heaping teaspoon of the cream cheese filling into the center of each muffin. Swirl slightly with a toothpick or skewer.
- Step 8:
- Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Step 9:
- Bake for 20 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the muffin (not the cream cheese center) comes out clean.
- Step 10:
- Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Save These muffins freeze well thaw overnight before serving.
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Recipe Q&A
- → What spices are used in the pumpkin muffins?
A blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves creates a warm pumpkin pie spice flavor.
- → How is the cream cheese filling incorporated?
The cream cheese is mixed with sugar and vanilla then spooned into muffin batter cups and gently swirled before baking.
- → Can I add nuts to these muffins?
Yes, chopped pecans or walnuts can be added to the batter for extra texture and flavor.
- → What is the best way to store these muffins?
Keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days to maintain freshness.
- → Can these muffins be frozen?
Absolutely, freeze the muffins and thaw overnight before serving to enjoy later.