Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Indulge in the warmth of fall with the Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. These delightful treats combine moist pumpkin muffins with a luscious cream cheese swirl, creating an irresistible flavor that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin pan with paper cups.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese with granulated sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fill muffin tins about 3/4 full with batter and top each with cream cheese mixture; swirl gently using a toothpick.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg