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Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Cream Cheese

Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Cream Cheese
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Easy, fluffy Pumpkin Spice Muffins with a luscious Cream Cheese center that deliver warm autumn flavors perfect for breakfast, snacks, or festive gatherings. Made with simple pantry staples and a blend of classic pumpkin spices, these moist muffins are sure to be a seasonal favorite.

Ingredients

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Muffin Batter

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup milk or buttermilk

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy, then chill this filling while you prepare the muffin batter.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking powder, and baking soda until evenly combined to ensure even distribution.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with pumpkin puree, vegetable oil or melted butter, vanilla extract, and milk or buttermilk until smooth and well incorporated.
  4. Incorporate Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, folding gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the batter light and airy.
  5. Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon about one tablespoon of batter into each muffin liner, add a dollop of cream cheese filling in the center, then cover with another tablespoon of batter, ensuring the filling is well enclosed.
  6. Bake to Perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the edge comes out clean. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and lump-free cream cheese filling.
  • Don’t overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins; fold gently until just combined.
  • Chill the cream cheese filling to keep its shape and prevent it from melting during baking.
  • Use an oven thermometer to confirm correct temperature for even baking.
  • Fill muffin cups carefully by layering batter and filling for a distinct cream cheese center.

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Keywords: Pumpkin spice, muffins, cream cheese filling, autumn, fall baking, gluten-free option, easy muffins

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