Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins: Your Best Indulgent Treat
Delight in the rich flavors of these swirled pumpkin cream cheese muffins, the perfect treat for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, eggs, and vegetable oil until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Fill each muffin liner halfway with the pumpkin batter, then add a dollop of cream cheese, and top with more batter.
- Use a toothpick to swirl the cream cheese into the muffin batter slightly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool before serving.
Notes
- These muffins are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add chocolate chips for an extra treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins