Description
Indulge in the Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, a delightful treat that brings the cozy flavors of autumn to your kitchen in just 30 minutes. With a rich, moist pumpkin base and a velvety cream cheese swirl, these muffins are perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. Each bite is a wonderful blend of sweet and spiced, making them a favorite among all ages. Whether enjoyed warm with coffee or as part of a brunch spread, these muffins are sure to impress family and friends alike.
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
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a muffin pan with paper baking cups.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar until well combined. Beat in eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry mixture until just combined, then fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full.
- For the cream cheese swirl: Beat cream cheese until smooth; add granulated sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of cream cheese mixture on top of each muffin and use a toothpick to create swirls.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean with few moist crumbs attached. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg