Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins! This easy and quick recipe brings together rich pumpkin puree and sweet cream cheese swirls, creating a moist and flavorful treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Ready in just 30 minutes, these muffins are sure to become a family favorite. Whether served warm with coffee or as a sweet addition to your autumn gatherings, their irresistible taste will charm everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 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)
- Additional ingredients for cream cheese swirl
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line 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. Beat in eggs and oil; gradually add dry mixture until combined.
- Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full with batter.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and mix in additional sugar and egg yolk.
- Top each muffin with cream cheese mixture and swirl gently with a toothpick.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean; cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg