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Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Indulge in the delightful experience of Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. These moist, flavorful muffins bring the warm essence of pumpkin spice into your kitchen and are perfect for any occasion—be it breakfast, a snack, or a sweet dessert. With a rich cream cheese swirl that adds a layer of creamy goodness, these treats are sure to impress family and friends alike. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, this recipe is not only easy but also versatile, allowing you to customize with your favorite mix-ins. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or store for later enjoyment.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Makes approximately 12 muffins 1x

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

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a muffin pan with paper baking cups.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree with both sugars until combined. Add eggs, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract; stir until mixed.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until no lumps remain. Fill each muffin cup about three-quarters full with batter.
  5. For the cream cheese swirl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
  6. Spoon about one tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture onto each muffin and swirl gently using a toothpick.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow cooling in the pan for about ten minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Author: Juniper
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better incorporation. Don’t overmix; stir just until combined for light muffins. Feel free to experiment by adding nuts or chocolate chips for added texture.