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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Delight in these moist, spiced pumpkin muffins with a creamy cream cheese swirl, perfect for fall treats or breakfast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry ingredients
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Wet ingredients
  • 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil or melted and cooled butter
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Cream cheese filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin pan with paper cups.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl; combine wet ingredients in another, then fold together.
  3. Fill muffin cups ¾ full with batter.
  4. Beat cream cheese with sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla; swirl into muffins.
  5. Bake for 18-20 minutes; cool before serving.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth mixing.