Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Indulge in the delightful Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, a perfect blend of moist pumpkin cake and creamy cheese filling. These muffins are not only quick to prepare but also offer a rich flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack, their eye-catching cream cheese swirl makes them an attractive addition to any occasion. With just 30 minutes in the kitchen, you can create these family favorites that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes 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
- For the Cream Cheese Swirl: 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 bowl, mix flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugars, and eggs. Whisk in vegetable oil and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually stir in dry ingredients until well blended. Fill muffin tins about three-quarters full.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Mix in sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla.
- Top each muffin with the cream cheese mixture and swirl gently with a toothpick.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean with moist crumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 38mg