Best Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese (Print-Friendly Version)
Moist pumpkin muffins with a creamy swirl offer tender crumb and warm spice in every autumn-inspired bite.
# Ingredients List:
→ Muffin Batter
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220 g all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon pumpkin spice
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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0.5 teaspoon fine salt
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425 g pumpkin puree
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200 g granulated sugar
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110 g light brown sugar, packed
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2 large eggs
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120 ml vegetable oil or melted, cooled butter
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
→ Cream Cheese Swirl
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225 g cream cheese, room temperature
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50 g granulated sugar
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1 large egg yolk, room temperature
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 190°C. Line a muffin tin with paper baking cups and set aside.
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In a medium bowl, whisk flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until fully incorporated.
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Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until no streaks of flour remain. Avoid over-mixing.
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Spoon muffin batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
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In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract; continue beating until light and creamy.
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Add approximately 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture on top of each muffin. Use a toothpick to create a swirl pattern through the batter.
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Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the pumpkin portion emerges clean with a few moist crumbs attached.
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Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Serve slightly warm or let cool completely before storing.
# Extra Tips:
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Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Allow muffins to come to room temperature or slightly chill before serving for best texture.
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If pumpkin spice blend is unavailable, combine 4 teaspoons cinnamon, 2 teaspoons ginger, 1 teaspoon cloves, 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg, and 0.5 teaspoon allspice.
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Avoid over-mixing the batter to maintain a tender crumb.