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PUMPKIN CREAM CHEESE SWIRL MUFFINS

Moist Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins to Savor This Fall

These delightful Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins offer a wonderful balance of moist texture and a sweet, creamy center, perfect for fall.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice or substitute with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree use pure canned pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar can swap with granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil can replace with melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Swirl
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Equipment

  • muffin pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • zip-top bag
  • toothpick

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients gently until just combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then mix in the granulated sugar, egg yolk, and a splash of vanilla extract.
  6. Fill each muffin cup about one-third full with the batter, then add a spoonful of the cream cheese filling, followed by more muffin batter until two-thirds full.
  7. Use a toothpick to swirl the cream cheese filling into the batter.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing and ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.

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