Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of the Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, a perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. These moist muffins are filled with rich pumpkin goodness and topped with a luscious cream cheese swirl that melts into every bite. In just 30 minutes, you can create a batch to share with family and friends or enjoy them during a cozy day at home. With their impressive flavor and appealing appearance, these muffins are sure to become a favorite in your household.
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
- 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 (190°C) and line muffin pan with paper 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 smooth. Beat in eggs, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract. Gradually add dry ingredients until combined.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract.
- Fill muffin cups with batter; top with cream cheese mixture and swirl gently using a toothpick.
- Bake for about 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 (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: <0.01g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Ensure your ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain lightness. You can customize these muffins by adding nuts or chocolate chips if desired.