Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with these delightful Pumpkin Swirl Muffins, a perfect blend of pumpkin’s earthy sweetness and rich cream cheese. These muffins are not only easy to make but also incredibly moist, making them an ideal choice for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon treat. With a simple preparation process and the comforting flavors of fall spices, you’ll find yourself reaching for these muffins time and again. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or shared with family and friends, they promise to bring cozy vibes to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fill muffin cups halfway with pumpkin batter; add dollops of cream cheese mixture on top and gently swirl.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg