Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Indulge in the Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, a delightful treat that brings together the warm, comforting flavors of pumpkin and a rich cream cheese swirl. Perfect for any occasion—be it breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack—these muffins are moist, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, you can enjoy these delicious morsels fresh from the oven. Each bite combines the spiced pumpkin batter with a creamy filling that melts beautifully, making them irresistible to both kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 muffins 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
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for cream cheese swirl
- 1 large egg yolk for cream cheese swirl
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract for cream cheese swirl
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and prepare a muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree with sugars until smooth. Beat in eggs, oil, and vanilla. Gradually add dry ingredients until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla.
- Fill muffin tins with batter and swirl in cream cheese mixture using a toothpick.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg