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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins

Moist and delightful pumpkin muffins swirled with a rich cream cheese filling, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree You can also use fresh pumpkin that is well-pureed and drained.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Swirl
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your muffin tin with liners or grease them lightly.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the canned pumpkin puree, sugar, oil, and eggs. Stir until fully combined.
  3. In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. The batter will be thick and slightly lumpy.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Baking
  1. Spoon a tablespoon of muffin batter into each muffin cup, followed by a dollop of the cream cheese mixture.
  2. Use a toothpick or small knife to gently swirl the cream cheese into the pumpkin batter.
  3. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the muffin comes out clean and they are golden on top.
Cooling
  1. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about five minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

These muffins are best enjoyed warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave or oven for a few minutes before serving.