Description
Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are the ultimate fall treat! Combining the rich flavors of pumpkin with a creamy, sweet swirl of cream cheese, these muffins are sure to delight everyone. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With their moist texture and unique swirled appearance, they make a stunning addition to any fall gathering or cozy brunch at home. Whip up a batch today and enjoy the warm aromas and delicious flavors that capture 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 butter)
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cream cheese mixture)
- 1 large egg yolk (for cream cheese mixture)
- 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.
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until combined. Gradually add dry ingredients until just mixed.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese with additional sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fill muffin cups with batter about three-quarters full and add a tablespoon of cream cheese mixture on top; gently swirl with a toothpick.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg