Description

Enjoy the cozy flavors of autumn with these easy-to-make Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Cream Cheese. Moist pumpkin batter combined with warming spices and a luscious cream cheese swirl creates the perfect sweet and tangy treat. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these muffins are tender, flavorful, and visually appealing with their marbled cream cheese filling.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup pumpkin puree
¾ cup brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin spice blend (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves)
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Filling

8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
1–2 tablespoons milk or cream

Instructions

Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and a splash of milk or cream until smooth and creamy. Set aside for swirling later.
Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together flour, brown sugar, pumpkin spice blend, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
Combine the Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs with pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until fully blended and smooth.
Blend Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, folding gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender and moist.
Assemble the Muffins: Fill muffin tins halfway with pumpkin batter, add a dollop of the cream cheese filling in the center, then cover with the remaining batter. Use a toothpick to gently swirl for a marbled effect.
Bake to Perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and muffins are lightly golden on top.
Cool and Enjoy: Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy your seasonal treat!

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and cream cheese for smooth mixing.
Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins.
Use fresh pumpkin spice blend for best flavor.
Swirl the cream cheese filling gently to preserve a beautiful marbled look.
Test muffins for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center near the end of baking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin
Calories: 250
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 45mg

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