Description
Fluffy pumpkin spice meets a creamy, tangy swirl for an irresistible combination. These Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins are the perfect fall treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (5g) baking soda
- 1 teaspoon (3g) ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon (1g) ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.5g) ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (245g) pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- 4 ounces (113g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine the sugar, oil, pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- In a small bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fill each muffin liner about 2/3 full with pumpkin batter.
- Drop a spoonful of cream cheese mixture on top of each muffin.
- Use a toothpick or knife to swirl the cream cheese into the pumpkin batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Softened Cream Cheese: Ensure your cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps.
- Don’t Overmix: Overmixing can lead to tough muffins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pumpkin muffins, cream cheese muffins, fall baking, pumpkin cream cheese swirl muffins
