Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, a perfect treat for any occasion. These moist muffins are infused with rich pumpkin goodness and swirled with creamy cheese, making them an irresistible addition to your fall baking repertoire. Whether served warm for breakfast, as a snack, or paired with your favorite beverage, these muffins are sure to please everyone at the table. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, this easy recipe is a must-try for busy mornings or festive gatherings.
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)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a muffin pan with baking cups.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree with both sugars, then add eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients.
- For the cream cheese swirl, beat cream cheese until smooth and mix in sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla.
- Fill muffin cups with batter and top each with cream cheese mixture; swirl gently using a toothpick.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg