Description
These Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are an irresistible fall treat that perfectly combines the rich flavors of pumpkin and cream cheese. With a moist, tender crumb and delightful cream cheese swirls, they make for a comforting breakfast, a cozy afternoon snack, or an inviting dessert. Ready in just 30 minutes, these muffins are not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough to please any palate. Whether enjoyed with a cup of coffee or paired with fresh fruit, these muffins capture the essence of autumn in every bite.
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)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 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 (for cream cheese mixture)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a muffin pan with paper baking cups.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla; mix until well blended.
- Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full with pumpkin batter and add a tablespoon of cream cheese mixture on top. Use a toothpick to swirl gently.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg