Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins—a perfect blend of warm pumpkin spice and rich cream cheese that elevates these muffins to a new level of deliciousness. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these easy-to-make treats come together in just 30 minutes. With a creamy swirl that melts into every moist bite, they are sure to impress at any gathering or cozy brunch. Enjoy them warm from the oven or save some for later; they remain delightful no matter when you indulge.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a muffin pan with paper baking cups.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil (or butter), and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Mix in sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until fully incorporated.
- Fill each muffin cup with batter up to three-quarters full and add a tablespoon of cream cheese mixture on top. Use a toothpick to swirl gently.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean with just a few crumbs attached. Allow cooling for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg