Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, a perfect blend of moist pumpkin goodness and creamy cheese swirls. These muffins are not only quick to prepare—ready in just 30 minutes—but also versatile enough to serve for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. The rich combination of pumpkin and cream cheese creates an irresistible treat that will impress family and friends.
- 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
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cream cheese mixture)
- 1 large egg yolk (for cream cheese mixture)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for cream cheese mixture)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and place paper baking cups in a muffin pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fill muffin tins about 3/4 full with batter.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until well blended.
- Top each muffin with about a tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture and gently swirl using a toothpick.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool briefly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg