Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of autumn with these Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. Bursting with moist pumpkin goodness and a rich cream cheese swirl, these delightful muffins are perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a batch that will impress family and friends alike. The combination of pumpkin puree and cream cheese creates a wonderfully soft texture that melts in your mouth, while the spiced aroma fills your kitchen with warmth. Ideal for busy mornings or festive gatherings, these muffins are not only delicious but also versatile, making them a must-try recipe this fall season.
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 your oven to 375°F and prepare a muffin pan with paper baking cups.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined. Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full with batter.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract.
- Top each muffin with about 1 tablespoon of cream cheese mixture; use a toothpick to swirl gently.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg