Description
Indulge in the Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, a delightful blend of autumn flavors and creamy richness. Perfect for brunch, an afternoon snack, or dessert, these moist muffins feature a luscious cream cheese swirl that adds both flavor and visual appeal. In just 30 minutes, you can create a batch that will impress family and friends alike. Whether enjoyed with coffee in the morning or as a sweet treat after dinner, these muffins are sure to become a fall favorite.
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 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; then beat in eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add the dry mixture until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fill muffin cups with batter; top with cream cheese mixture and swirl gently using a toothpick.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 195mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg