Description
Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with these delicious Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling. Each muffin is a delightful blend of moist pumpkin and aromatic spices, complemented by a creamy cream cheese center that adds richness and depth. Topped with crunchy pecans for an irresistible crunch, these muffins are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or as a cozy snack during chilly autumn days. Easy to make with simple ingredients, they are sure to impress family and friends at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned, unsweetened)
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ground
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar (or icing sugar)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
- In a bowl, mix chopped pecans, vanilla extract, sugar, and corn syrup; set aside.
- Blend cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and sugars.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter; add a dollop of cream cheese filling in the center and cover with remaining batter.
- Sprinkle the pecan topping over each muffin and bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg