Description
Indulge in the delightful Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, a perfect blend of rich pumpkin flavor and creamy sweetness. These muffins are incredibly moist, thanks to the cream cheese swirls that melt into each bite. Ideal for cozy mornings or festive gatherings, they come together in just 30 minutes, making them a quick and satisfying treat for any occasion. Whether enjoyed warm with coffee or as a festive dessert, these muffins will become a family 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 (or melted butter)
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cream cheese filling)
- 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for cream cheese filling)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (for batter)
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, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fill muffin tins about 3/4 full with batter. Top each muffin with cream cheese mixture and swirl gently using a toothpick.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean with moist crumbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 162mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg