Description

Indulge in the delightful flavors of Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, a perfect blend of moist pumpkin and creamy, sweet cheese. These muffins are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. The warm spices and rich cream cheese topping create a beautiful swirl that makes each muffin irresistible.

Ingredients

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1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon pumpkin spice
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
For the cream cheese topping: 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). 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, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth. Slowly combine with dry ingredients until just mixed.
In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla; mix until combined.
Fill muffin cups about ¾ full with batter. Top each with cream cheese mixture and gently swirl using a toothpick.
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean with few crumbs attached. Cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
Calories: 210
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 160mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 27mg

Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Don’t overmix the batter; stir just until combined to keep muffins fluffy. For added texture, consider folding in nuts or chocolate chips into the batter before baking.