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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 200
Deliciously moist pumpkin muffins swirled with creamy cheese, perfect for fall!

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 can pumpkin puree ((15 oz))
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Swirl

  • 8 oz brick-style cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar ((for swirl))
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ((for swirl))

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare muffin tins.
  • Whisk flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugars, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Spoon pumpkin batter into cups, add cream cheese mixture, and swirl gently.
  • Bake for 18–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  • Cool in pan for 5–10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

Enjoy warm or chilled for the best flavor!
Calories: 200kcal
Cost: $10.00
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin