Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. These muffins are a perfect blend of moist pumpkin goodness and a rich cream cheese swirl that melts into each bite, creating an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether served warm at breakfast or as a sweet afternoon snack, they are sure to become a family favorite! In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this easy recipe, making it ideal for busy days. The combination of warm spices and creamy topping makes these muffins a comforting choice year-round.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 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
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 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) and line a muffin pan with paper baking cups.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time along with the vegetable oil and vanilla extract. Slowly add in your flour mixture until there are no lumps.
- In another medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Then add in sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Top each muffin with about one tablespoon of cream cheese mixture. Using a toothpick or skewer, gently swirl it into the batter.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (80g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg