Description
Indulge in the delightful Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, where the cozy flavors of pumpkin meet a rich cream cheese swirl. Perfect for any fall gathering, these muffins are quick to prepare and offer a moist, tender texture that will have everyone asking for seconds. Their irresistible combination of sweetness and warmth makes them an ideal treat for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Bake these muffins in just 30 minutes and enjoy the joy of homemade goodness that fills your kitchen with a wonderful aroma. Whether paired with coffee or enjoyed on their own, these muffins are sure to become a family favorite.
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 (for cream cheese mixture)
- 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for cream cheese mixture)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a muffin pan with paper baking cups.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil (or butter), and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fill muffin tins three-quarters full with batter.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla to combine.
- Top each muffin batter with a spoonful of cream cheese mixture and swirl gently with a toothpick.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg