Pumpkin Muffins with Maple Cream Cheese Filling
Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Muffins with Maple Cream Cheese Filling. These delightful treats combine the comforting taste of spiced pumpkin and a luscious, creamy maple filling that is sure to please everyone. Perfect for busy mornings, family gatherings, or cozy afternoons with tea, these muffins are not only easy to make but also incredibly satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Total Time: 39 minutes
- Yield: Makes 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
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- maple syrup to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, whisk together vegetable oil and both sugars until smooth.
- Mix in pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, eggs, and milk until just combined.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt; stir until blended without overmixing.
- Pour the batter into greased muffin tins about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20-24 minutes or until tops spring back when gently pressed. Let them cool completely before filling.
- For the filling, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth; fold in whipped cream and maple syrup.
- Cut a cone from each muffin’s center and fill generously with the cream cheese mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Muffin (85g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg