Description
Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Muffins are the perfect fall treat, combining the warm spices of pumpkin with a rich, creamy cheesecake swirl. Each muffin is soft and fluffy, creating a delightful bite that captures the essence of autumn. Ideal for breakfast or as a sweet snack, these muffins are sure to impress at any gathering or cozy afternoon at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter, add a dollop of cream cheese mixture on top, then fill with more batter until three-quarters full. Swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 212
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 46mg