Description
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins are a cozy delight that perfectly capture the essence of fall. With a fluffy pumpkin base infused with warm spices and a creamy, sweet cream cheese swirl, these muffins are ideal for chilly mornings or as a comforting snack. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they will fill your kitchen with a delightful aroma that brings back fond memories of autumn festivities. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or at room temperature for a scrumptious treat any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 ? cups all-purpose flour
- ? cup granulated sugar
- ? cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ? tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- ? cup vegetable oil
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease or line a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, eggs, and vegetable oil until smooth. Optionally add vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- In a small bowl, beat softened cream cheese with a little sugar until smooth.
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter, add about a tablespoon of cream cheese mixture on top, then fill with more batter until three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg