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Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Cream Cheese

Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Cream Cheese
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Moist and flavorful Pumpkin Spice Muffins filled with a creamy, tangy cream cheese center. Perfect for fall mornings, snacks, or dessert, these easy-to-make muffins combine warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves with a luscious cream cheese surprise in every bite. A cozy seasonal treat that’s customizable and irresistible.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk or cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and a splash of milk until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and baking soda until evenly combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Blend Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently just until combined to avoid overmixing which can make the muffins tough.
  5. Fill Muffin Cups: Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease well. Spoon about one tablespoon of batter into each cup, add a dollop of cream cheese filling in the center, then cover with more batter until each cup is about three-quarters full.
  6. Bake to Perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, until the tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted outside the cream cheese center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Enjoy: Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to finish cooling. The cream cheese center will remain luscious and slightly warm, perfect for your first bite.

Notes

  • Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for a smooth filling without lumps.
  • Do not overmix the batter to maintain tender muffins.
  • Use fresh pumpkin pie spice or freshly ground cinnamon for best flavor intensity.
  • When testing doneness, avoid inserting a toothpick into the cream cheese filling area to prevent false negatives.
  • Line or grease muffin tins well to help muffins release easily without breaking.

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Keywords: Pumpkin Spice Muffins, Cream Cheese Filling, Fall Baking, Autumn Muffins, Pumpkin Recipe, Easy Muffins, Seasonal Treats

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