Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, a perfect blend of moist pumpkin muffins and a sweet, creamy swirl of cream cheese. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon snack, these muffins are not only quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes from start to finish—but they also bring the warm spices of fall straight to your kitchen. The rich pumpkin flavor combined with the smooth cream cheese topping creates an irresistible contrast that will leave everyone wanting more. Whether you’re enjoying them fresh out of the oven or saving some for later, these muffins are sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
- 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 brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for the swirl)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin pan with paper baking cups.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree and sugars until smooth; add eggs, oil, and vanilla. Gradually combine dry ingredients until no lumps remain.
- For the cream cheese swirl: In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until well blended.
- Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full with batter; top with cream cheese mixture and swirl gently using a toothpick.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18–20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 37mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep muffins light and fluffy. Experiment with additional spices like nutmeg or allspice for enhanced flavor.