Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. These irresistible treats combine the warmth of pumpkin with a luscious cream cheese swirl, making them perfect for cozy breakfasts or festive gatherings. With their moist texture and sweet cream cheese topping, these muffins are sure to become a family favorite! Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, they yield a generous batch of 18 muffins, ideal for sharing with friends and loved ones. Enjoy them as a snack, dessert, or breakfast option—there’s no wrong time to savor these seasonal delights!
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 can (15 oz) 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 mixture)
- 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; set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs, oil, and vanilla; blend well.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients until just combined. Fill muffin tins about three-fourths full with batter.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture onto each muffin and use a toothpick to create swirls.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the pumpkin part.
- Allow muffins to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (approx. 78g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Ensure cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature for optimal mixing. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep muffins fluffy. Experiment by adding nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.