Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. This delightful recipe brings together the rich taste of pumpkin and a luscious cream cheese swirl, creating a treat that’s perfect for autumn gatherings, brunches, or a comforting family breakfast. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up these moist muffins that melt in your mouth, leaving everyone craving more. With their decadent flavor and inviting aroma, these muffins are sure to become a new 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 brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- Additional sugar and vanilla extract for the cream cheese mixture
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a muffin pan with paper baking cups.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree with both sugars. Add eggs, oil, and vanilla; stir until smooth. Gradually add dry ingredients until just combined.
- Prepare cream cheese mixture: Beat cream cheese with additional sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fill muffin cups: Pour batter into muffin tins about 3/4 full; top each with cream cheese mixture and swirl gently using a toothpick.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (approx. 70g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg