Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, a perfect treat for any fall occasion. These moist and spiced muffins feature a luscious cream cheese swirl that creates a rich and satisfying bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, they are ideal for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack. Whether served warm with coffee or as part of a festive brunch spread, these muffins are sure to impress family and friends alike. Enjoy the comforting taste of autumn with every fluffy morsel!
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
- 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and prepare 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, and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs, oil (or butter), and vanilla; blend well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined. Fill muffin tins about 3/4 full with batter.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until combined.
- Top each muffin with a tablespoon of cream cheese mixture and swirl gently using a toothpick.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean from the muffin center.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg