Description
Indulge in the warmth of fall with these Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. Perfectly moist and filled with a delightful cream cheese swirl, these muffins are a sweet treat that will brighten your mornings or elevate your brunch gatherings. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a batch that not only looks gorgeous but tastes divine. With every bite, enjoy the rich pumpkin flavor combined with a creamy sweetness that melts in your mouth. Whether served warm out of the oven or cooled for later, these muffins are sure to become a seasonal favorite for family and friends.
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 and cooled 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 and line 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, oil (or butter), and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fill muffin cups three-quarters full with batter, then top each with cream cheese mixture and swirl gently with a toothpick.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg