Description
Indulge in the Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, a delightful treat that brings the essence of fall to your kitchen. With a moist pumpkin base infused with warm spices and a luscious cream cheese swirl, these muffins are a perfect blend of flavors and textures. Ready in just 30 minutes, they make for an excellent breakfast option or can easily elevate your brunch gatherings. Each bite offers a beautiful balance of sweetness and creaminess, ensuring you’ll want to share these crowd-pleasers at any occasion.
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
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a muffin pan with paper baking 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 mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until blended.
- Spoon muffin batter into prepared cups about 3/4 full. Add a dollop of cream cheese mixture on top and swirl gently with a toothpick.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg