Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, a perfect blend of cozy pumpkin and creamy cheese that melts in your mouth. These muffins are not just a treat for the taste buds; they are also incredibly easy to whip up in just 30 minutes, making them ideal for busy mornings or a sweet afternoon snack. The unique cream cheese swirl adds an impressive visual flair while enriching each bite with a decadent burst of flavor. Whether you’re serving them at a fall gathering or enjoying them at home, these muffins will quickly become a family favorite.
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 (for cream cheese mixture)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line muffin pan with paper cups.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Fill muffin tins about three-fourths full with batter and swirl in the cream cheese mixture 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 (85g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg