Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. Perfectly moist and bursting with rich pumpkin spice, each muffin features a delightful swirl of creamy, sweet cream cheese that melds beautifully during baking. Ready in just 30 minutes, they make an excellent addition to breakfast, a scrumptious afternoon snack, or even a light dessert. With simple ingredients commonly found in your pantry, you can easily whip up a batch that will impress family and friends alike. Whether served warm or at room temperature, these muffins are sure to become a beloved seasonal treat.
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 butter)
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cream cheese mixture)
- 1 large egg yolk (for cream cheese mixture)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for cream cheese mixture)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F 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, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; then blend in sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Fill muffin cups with pumpkin batter about three-quarters full and top each with a tablespoon of cream cheese mixture. Use a toothpick to swirl gently.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean with few moist crumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg