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pumpkin cream cheese muffins

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins

Equipment

  • 1 muffin tin
  • 12 muffin liners
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Spoon
  • 1 Measuring cups set
  • 1 Measuring spoons set
  • 1 Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin pie spice
  • 3/4 cup Pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 4 ounces Cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 Large egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Line a muffin tin with 12 muffin liners.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
  • In a separate bowl, combine pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  • Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  • In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Fill each muffin liner halfway with pumpkin batter.
  • Spoon a small dollop of cream cheese mixture on top of the batter in each muffin liner.
  • Use a toothpick to gently swirl the cream cheese into the pumpkin batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For the best swirl effect, avoid overmixing the cream cheese into the pumpkin batter. Use fresh pumpkin puree for a richer flavor, and ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to achieve a smooth batter and cream cheese mixture. Adjust the sweetness to your liking by altering the amount of sugar in the cream cheese filling.
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