Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. This delightful recipe combines a moist pumpkin base with a rich, creamy swirl of sweetened cream cheese, creating a perfect balance of flavors that is sure to please everyone. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these muffins can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making them an effortless treat for any occasion. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven with a cup of coffee or shared at family gatherings and potlucks, they are bound to become a favorite in your home.
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 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted and cooled butter)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 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 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 with granulated sugar and brown sugar until combined. Add eggs, oil, and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar and egg yolk until smooth.
- Fill each muffin tin about 3/4 full with batter and add a dollop of cream cheese mixture on top. Swirl gently with a toothpick.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the muffin comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 228
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 32mg