Every once in a while I create a recipe that rocks (even modest) me to my baker’s core. This is one such exceptional recipe. These glorious muffins are a cradle of spice and brown sugar pumpkin batter on which a silky filling of cheesecake bakes and fuses itself to the muffin batter. On top, there is a crust of caramelized brown sugar. It’s easy as pumpkin pie but a totally ‘wow’ muffin. Mini ones would be perfect for Thanksgiving dessert. For the best pumpkin pie spice – forget the store variety. Check out King Arthur Flour – (and their cinnamon is worth its weight in gold!)