Best 2 Pumpkin Surprise Muffins Recipes

Are you searching for a mouthwatering and delightful treat that combines the flavors of fall and brings a smile to your face? Look no further than "Pumpkin Surprise Muffins"! These muffins are an explosion of pumpkin spice with a hidden sweet and gooey center that will surely surprise and satisfy your taste buds. They are perfect for cozy autumn mornings, festive gatherings, or simply indulging in a delectable snack. With their moist texture, irresistible aroma, and delightful flavors, these muffins are guaranteed to become a fall favorite. So, gather your ingredients and embark on a culinary journey to create these extraordinary treats that will surely surprise and delight everyone who takes a bite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PUMPKIN SURPRISE MUFFINS

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Filled with cream cheese and apricot preserves, these almond-topped pumpkin muffins are absolutely heavenly. -Elizabeth Blondefield, San Jose, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 14 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup sour cream
6 tablespoons butter, melted
7 tablespoons apricot preserves
4 ounces cream cheese, divided into 14 portions
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Whisk together first 6 ingredients and 1/2 cup sugar. In another bowl, whisk eggs, pumpkin, sour cream, melted butter and 3 tablespoons preserves until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups half full with batter. Place a portion of cream cheese and about 3/4 teaspoon preserves in each muffin; cover with remaining batter. Sprinkle with almonds and remaining sugar., Bake until top springs back when touched, 20-25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PUMPKIN SURPRISE MUFFINS

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Found this recipe in a Taste of Home Christmas book. Looking for a recipe to use pumpkin I put up this summer. Wonder favor tie to them and a surprise.

Provided by VickiAk

Categories Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar, plus
3 tablespoons sugar, divided
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ginger
2 eggs
1 cup pumpkin puree or 1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup sour cream
6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine, melted
6 tablespoons apricot preserves, divided
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into 12 cubes
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, ginger. In another bowl, beat eggs, pumpkin, sour cream, and 3 tablespoons preserves. Stir in dry ingredients just until moistened.
Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups half full. Place a cream cheese cube and 3/4 teaspoon of preserves in each. Top with remaining batter. Sprinkle with almonds and remaining sugar.
Bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.9, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 62.5, Sodium 222.4, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 1, Sugar 15.6, Protein 4.7

Tips:

For the best results, use fresh pumpkin puree. You can make your own pumpkin puree by roasting a pumpkin and then blending it until smooth, or you can buy it canned.
If you don't have pumpkin pie spice, you can make your own by combining ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice.
Be sure to preheat your oven before baking the muffins. This will help them to rise evenly.
Fill the muffin cups only about 2/3 full. This will prevent them from overflowing during baking.
Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will dry them out.
Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Pumpkin surprise muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are moist and flavorful, with a tender crumb and a sweet, pumpkin-y flavor. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch, adding a touch of richness and sweetness. These muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.