Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins
Delight in the flavors of fall with our Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins. These moist and fluffy muffins are infused with warm pumpkin spice and a rich cream cheese swirl, making each bite a taste of autumn bliss. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, they are quick to prepare and can be easily customized with your favorite add-ins. Enjoy the cozy aroma as you bake these delightful muffins that will impress family and friends alike!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese with sugar until creamy.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Spoon half of the batter into each muffin cup, add the cream cheese mixture on top, then finish with the remaining batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 236
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 194mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 38mg
Keywords: For added texture, sprinkle chopped nuts or chocolate chips on top before baking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for longer storage.