Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins! Perfectly moist and easy to prepare, these delightful muffins feature a rich cream cheese swirl that adds a touch of sweetness to the warm pumpkin base. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, they’re ideal for busy mornings or leisurely weekend brunches. Whether served warm or stored for later enjoyment, these muffins are sure to become a beloved treat in your home. Bake a batch today and fill your kitchen with the enticing aroma of autumn!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18–20 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 12 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
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- optional: nuts, chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and prepare a muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugars, eggs, vegetable oil, and mix until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients until just combined.
- For the cream cheese swirl, beat the cream cheese with sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fill muffin cups with pumpkin batter and add a dollop of cream cheese mixture on top. Swirl gently with a toothpick.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg