Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Indulge in the deliciousness of Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, a perfect fusion of rich pumpkin flavors and velvety cream cheese. These muffins are incredibly moist, thanks to the pumpkin puree, and are swirled with a sweet cream cheese mixture that melts into each bite. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon snack, these homemade treats will fill your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma. Quick and easy to prepare, they yield 18 muffins—perfect for sharing with family and friends. Enjoy this delightful recipe any time of year, but especially during the fall!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 18 servings 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 (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 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 pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients until just mixed.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; add granulated sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Fill muffin cups 3/4 full with batter and swirl in about 1 tablespoon of cream cheese mixture using a toothpick.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (65g)
- Calories: 203
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 38mg