Description
These Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins combine the warmth of spiced pumpkin with a creamy swirl of sweetened cream cheese. Perfect for fall or any time you want a moist, flavorful muffin that is easy to prepare and a real crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- Flour: All-purpose works best for the right texture.
- Pumpkin Puree: Use pure pumpkin, not pie filling.
- Sugars: A combination of granulated and brown sugar for depth of flavor.
- Eggs: Helps bind and adds richness.
- Vegetable Oil: For added moisture, though melted butter can be substituted.
- Pumpkin Spice: A blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Cream Cheese: Full-fat for a rich, creamy swirl.
- Vanilla Extract: Enhances both the muffin and cream cheese mixture.
Instructions
- Prepare Muffin Batter: In a bowl, whisk together dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, pumpkin spice, salt). In another, combine pumpkin puree, sugars, eggs, oil, and vanilla. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet until smooth.
- Cream Cheese Filling: Beat cream cheese with sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until creamy.
- Fill Muffin Tins: Spoon batter into lined muffin cups, filling ¾ full. Add a tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture to each, and swirl with a toothpick.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F for 18-20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Notes
- Variations: Add chopped nuts or sprinkle the tops with pumpkin seeds for texture.
- Storage: Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.