Description
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins combine the comforting flavors of spiced pumpkin and creamy cheese for a deliciously cozy treat. Perfect for chilly mornings or festive gatherings, these muffins are sure to please everyone at the table. With their golden tops and rich swirls, they not only taste divine but also look beautiful on any brunch spread. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or as a delightful snack throughout the day.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese with a tablespoon of sugar until creamy.
- Fold wet ingredients into dry until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
- Spoon half the batter into muffin cups, add dollops of cream cheese mixture, top with remaining batter and swirl gently with a toothpick.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (100g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg