Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins—a perfect blend of moist pumpkin muffins swirled with rich cream cheese. These treats are not only quick and easy to prepare, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish, but they also make for an impressive addition to any breakfast or brunch table. With their beautifully swirled topping and decadent flavor, these muffins are sure to become a family favorite, enjoyed by both kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- 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 your oven to 375°F (190°C) 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, mix together pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add dry ingredients until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth; mix in sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract.
- Fill muffin cups 3/4 full with batter and add a tablespoon of cream cheese mixture on top; swirl gently with a toothpick.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean with a few moist crumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg