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Pumpkin Muffins with Maple Cream Cheese Filling

Deliciously moist pumpkin muffins filled with a sweet maple cream cheese mixture, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Muffin Batter
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree canned or homemade
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger
Maple Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  2. Refrigerate the filling while preparing the muffin batter.
Make the Muffin Batter
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and ginger.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Spoon half of the muffin batter into each muffin cup.
  2. Add a tablespoon of the maple cream cheese filling on top of the batter in each cup.
  3. Top with the remaining muffin batter, covering the filling completely.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen for up to 2 months.

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