Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins

Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these luscious Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins—perfectly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger and topped with a gorgeous swirl of tangy cream cheese. These moist, tender muffins are made with real pumpkin puree for a rich, earthy flavor that pairs beautifully with the creamy, slightly sweetened swirl. The easy-to-follow recipe comes together in just 20 minutes of prep, making it ideal for a quick autumn treat or a stunning addition to any brunch table. Whether you serve them fresh from the oven or enjoy them cooled, these bakery-style muffins are a show-stopping way to savor pumpkin season. Perfect for dessert, breakfast, or snacking, these muffins are sure to become a new fall favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar (for cream cheese mixture)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cream cheese mixture)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.

Step 3

In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together using a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

For the cream cheese swirl, in a small bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 6

Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the muffin batter into each prepared muffin cup. Then, place about a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture in the middle of each cup. Top with another 1-2 tablespoons of muffin batter, filling each cup about three-quarters full. Add a small dollop of the cream cheese mixture on top.

Step 7

Using a toothpick or skewer, gently swirl the cream cheese mixture into the batter for a marbled effect.

Step 8

Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the muffins are set and a toothpick inserted into the center (away from the cream cheese) comes out clean.

Step 9

Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1271.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4131.3

Total Fat 202.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 69.1g
Cholesterol 628.0mg	0%
Sodium 3608.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 547.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.8g	0%
Total Sugars 365.5g
Protein 51.8g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 500.3mg	0%
Iron 16.8mg	0%
Potassium 1252.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.2%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 51.9%