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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe Easy Fall Favorite

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Soft, spiced pumpkin muffins with a luscious cream cheese swirl, perfect for fall gatherings or cozy mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup (240g) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your muffin tin with liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be soft and slightly thick.
  5. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  6. Spoon the pumpkin batter into the prepared liners, filling each about ¾ full.
  7. Place a dollop of the cream cheese mixture on top of each muffin. Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl it into the batter for a marbled effect.
  8. Bake the muffins for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. They’re best enjoyed warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Don’t overmix the batter to keep the muffins fluffy. Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing. Swirl lightly for the best marbling effect.

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Keywords: pumpkin muffins, cream cheese swirl, fall baking, easy dessert, pumpkin spice

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