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Pumpkin Muffins with Maple Cream Cheese Filling

Pumpkin Muffins with Maple Cream Cheese Filling
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If you’re craving a warm and cozy treat that perfectly embodies the flavors of fall, look no further than these delightful Pumpkin Muffins with Maple Cream Cheese Filling. Each muffin is soft and spiced, with a rich creamy center that oozes flavor. Ideal for chilly mornings or as a sweet after-school snack, these muffins are sure to become a beloved family favorite. Plus, they’re simple to whip up—perfect for both special occasions and casual weeknight indulgences.

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
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 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)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a mixing bowl, whisk together vegetable oil and both sugars until combined.
  2. Add pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla, and milk; mix until just combined.
  3. Fold in flour, baking soda, spices, and salt until fully integrated.
  4. Fill muffin tins about three-quarters full and sprinkle cinnamon-sugar topping over each.
  5. Bake for 20-24 minutes until golden brown and springy to touch.
  6. For the filling, beat heavy cream to stiff peaks; mix softened cream cheese with maple syrup and fold in whipped cream.
  7. After cooling muffins completely, cut a cone from the center and pipe in the filling.

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