Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Enjoy decadent Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins that are bursting with flavor and topped with a creamy swirl. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack, they're a delightful addition to your fall baking repertoire!
Ingredients
- 1.75 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 can pumpkin puree 15 oz
- 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
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and prepare a muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree with granulated sugars and eggs, beating well. Stir in the vegetable oil and vanilla until creamy. Gradually mix in the flour until just combined, ensuring no lumps remain.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add in the sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Spoon about one tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture onto each muffin, using a toothpick to gently swirl it into the pumpkin batter.
- Bake the muffins for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let them cool for 10 minutes before enjoying warm or store for later.
Notes
These delightful muffins bring the warm flavors of fall to your table. The combination of spiced pumpkin and a creamy cheese topping is not only comforting but also incredibly easy to make. These muffins disappear quickly, so be ready to bake another batch!
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