Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. Moist and tender, each muffin features a rich pumpkin base complemented by a luscious cream cheese swirl that melts into each bite. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these muffins are quick to prepare and sure to please family and friends alike. Whether you’re hosting a cozy brunch or simply enjoying an afternoon treat, these muffins add a festive touch to any occasion. With just 30 minutes of prep time, you can enjoy a warm batch of homemade goodness that captures the essence of autumn.
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 (or melted and cooled butter)
- 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 your 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 (or melted butter), and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just blended.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla and beat until well combined.
- Fill muffin tins three-quarters full with pumpkin batter; top each with about one tablespoon of cream cheese mixture.
- Use a toothpick to swirl the cream cheese into the batter gently.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 203
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg