Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. These moist and fluffy treats combine the comforting warmth of pumpkin with a rich cream cheese swirl, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack.
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 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a muffin pan with paper baking cups.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add dry ingredients until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add remaining sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla; mix well.
- Fill muffin cups 3/4 full with batter and top each with cream cheese mixture, swirling gently with a toothpick.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 204
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 162mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 41mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the batter. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.