Description
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins are a delightful fall-inspired treat that combines the warmth of pumpkin spice with a luscious cream cheese filling. These moist muffins are perfect for cozy mornings, festive gatherings, or any time you crave a sweet comfort. With easy-to-follow instructions and visually stunning swirls, they are sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ? tsp ground nutmeg
- ? tsp salt
- ? cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ? cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until creamy.
- Fill each muffin cup with about one tablespoon of batter, add one teaspoon of cream cheese filling, and top with more batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg