Description
Indulge in the Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of pumpkin with a luscious cream cheese swirl. These muffins are soft, moist, and incredibly easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, making them perfect for busy mornings or a cozy afternoon snack. The sweet cream cheese topping melts beautifully into the muffins as they bake, creating an irresistible flavor combination that will impress your family and friends. Serve them warm with coffee or tea, or enjoy them as a dessert—these muffins are sure to become a favorite in your home!
Ingredients
- 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 and cooled butter)
- 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 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, mix pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Gradually add dry ingredients until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Fill muffin tins about 3/4 full with batter; top each with a tablespoon of cream cheese mixture and swirl gently with 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 (75g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Use room-temperature ingredients for better mixing. Don’t overmix to keep muffins light and fluffy. For variations, feel free to add chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor.