Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, perfect for any occasion. These moist muffins blend the warm essence of pumpkin with rich cream cheese swirls, creating an irresistible treat that brings the warmth of fall into your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 (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 swirl)
- 1 egg yolk (for cream cheese swirl)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for cream cheese swirl)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line muffin pan with paper cups.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugars, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
- For the cream cheese swirl, beat cream cheese with sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fill muffin tins with batter and top with cream cheese swirl; use a toothpick to create a gentle swirl.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg