Description

Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. This quick and easy recipe features moist pumpkin muffins swirled with a luscious cream cheese filling, making them perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. The rich pumpkin flavor combined with the sweet cream cheese topping creates a treat that is sure to impress family and friends. With just 30 minutes of preparation, you can enjoy these delicious muffins fresh from the oven.

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
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

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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.
In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients until just combined.
In another bowl, beat the cream cheese with sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
Fill each muffin tin about 3/4 full with batter. Top with approximately 1 tablespoon of cream cheese mixture and swirl gently using a toothpick.
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
Calories: 220
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 35mg