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Pumpkin Muffins with Maple Cream Cheese Filling

Pumpkin Muffins with Maple Cream Cheese Filling
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Indulge in the warmth of autumn with these delightful Pumpkin Muffins filled with a creamy maple cream cheese filling. Each muffin is a perfect blend of soft pumpkin goodness and a crunchy cinnamon sugar topping that will fill your kitchen with the comforting scents of fall. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these muffins are sure to become a family favorite. Easy to make and customizable, they can be enjoyed fresh or stored for later. Experience the joy of baking with this simple recipe that brings delicious flavors to your table!

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
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream (for filling)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (for filling)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup (to taste) (for filling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined.
  2. Add pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk; whisk until just combined.
  3. In another bowl, mix all-purpose flour, baking soda, spices, and salt. Gently fold into the wet mixture until just combined—avoid overmixing.
  4. Grease a muffin tin and pour batter into each cup until about 3/4 full.
  5. For the topping, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over muffins before baking.
  6. Bake for 20-24 minutes or until lightly springy when pressed on top.
  7. For the filling: whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form; beat softened cream cheese until smooth then fold in whipped cream and maple syrup.
  8. Once muffins are cooled, cut out small cones from the centers and fill with maple cream cheese filling.

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