Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins! These moist, tender muffins are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re enjoying a cozy brunch or treating yourself to an afternoon snack. The rich pumpkin puree blends beautifully with a creamy, sweet cream cheese swirl, creating an irresistible combination that melts in your mouth. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes, these muffins are quick and easy to make, ensuring you can whip up a batch whenever the craving strikes. Impress your family and friends with this seasonal treat that captures the essence of fall!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for cream cheese swirl
- 1 large egg yolk (room temperature) for cream cheese swirl
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin pan with paper baking cups.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually add the dry mixture until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat room temperature cream cheese until smooth; then add granulated sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until blended.
- Fill muffin tins about 3/4 full with batter and top with the cream cheese mixture. Use a toothpick to gently swirl it into the batter.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 186mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg