Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling. These delightful muffins are a perfect blend of moist pumpkin cake and a luscious cream cheese center, making them an irresistible treat for fall gatherings, brunches, or any sweet craving. The addition of crunchy pecans not only enhances the flavor but also adds a satisfying texture. Whether paired with a hot cup of coffee or enjoyed as an afternoon snack, these muffins are sure to become a seasonal favorite. Easy to make and bursting with autumnal spices, they are the perfect companion for cozy days at home.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned, unsweetened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 3 teaspoons corn syrup
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ground
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth; set aside.
- Mix melted butter and sugars in another bowl, then add eggs and pumpkin puree until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt; gently fold into the wet mixture.
- Fill muffin cups halfway with batter, add cream cheese filling, then top with more batter and sprinkle pecans on top.
- Bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg