Description
Indulge in the Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, a delightful combination of rich pumpkin flavor and creamy sweetness. These moist muffins are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert and come together in just 30 minutes. With a luscious cream cheese swirl that makes every bite irresistible, these muffins will quickly become a favorite in your home all year long.
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
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons 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.
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar until combined. Beat in eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until smooth.
- For the cream cheese layer, beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Fill muffin cups with batter about three-quarters full and top with cream cheese mixture; gently swirl with a toothpick.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg