Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, a perfect treat for any occasion. With their moist pumpkin base and luscious cream cheese swirl, these muffins are not only quick to prepare—ready in just 30 minutes—but they’re also versatile enough to serve as breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack. Impress your friends and family with this simple yet elegant recipe that combines the warmth of pumpkin spice with a rich creaminess that everyone will love.
- 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
- 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 and line a muffin pan with paper baking cups.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add dry ingredients until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; then mix in sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla.
- Fill each muffin cup 3/4 full with batter and top with cream cheese mixture. Use a toothpick to swirl gently.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow cooling before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg