Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, a perfect blend of spiced pumpkin and creamy cheese swirls. These moist muffins are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat throughout the day. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, they’re quick to prepare and make a wonderful addition to any gathering. The rich cream cheese topping melts into each muffin, creating an irresistible texture that everyone will love. Whether paired with coffee or enjoyed on their own, these muffins are sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18–20 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Makes 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
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a muffin pan with paper cups.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually combine with dry ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fill muffin tins with batter and swirl in cream cheese mixture using a toothpick.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg