Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. Moist, tender, and infused with warm pumpkin spice, these muffins are swirled with a luscious cream cheese topping that melts into every bite. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, they come together quickly and easily in just 30 minutes. With their inviting aroma and rich flavor, they’re sure to become a household favorite during the autumn season. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a cozy afternoon at home, these muffins are the perfect sweet treat to share or savor alone.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 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)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 large egg yolk (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line muffin pan with paper cups.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree with sugars; then whisk in eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add dry ingredients until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until well blended.
- Fill muffin tins 3/4 full with batter; top each with cream cheese mixture and swirl gently using a toothpick.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the muffin part.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (65g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg