Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins 🎃🍂

These ultra-moist pumpkin muffins feature a rich cream cheese swirl and a buttery streusel topping for the perfect balance of sweet, spiced, and tangy. Ideal for fall breakfasts or cozy coffee breaks!

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Ingredients

For the Muffins:

• 1¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or ½ tsp cinnamon + ¼ tsp nutmeg + ¼ tsp ginger)

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 cup (225g) canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling)

• ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar

• ½ cup (110g) brown sugar, packed

• ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)

• 2 large eggs, room temp

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Swirl:

• 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened

• ¼ cup (30g) powdered sugar

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

For the Streusel Topping (Optional but Worth It!):

• ¼ cup (30g) flour

• 2 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tbsp granulated sugar

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• 2 tbsp cold butter, cubed

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Instructions

1️⃣ Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with liners or grease well.

2️⃣ Make the Cream Cheese Swirl:

• Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.

3️⃣ Make the Streusel (If Using):

• Mix flour, sugars, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.

4️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients:

• Whisk flour, baking soda, pumpkin spice, and salt in a bowl.

5️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients:

• In another bowl, whisk pumpkin, sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.

6️⃣ Combine:

• Gently fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined (don’t overmix!).

7️⃣ Layer & Swirl:

• Fill muffin cups ½ full with batter.

• Add 1 tsp cream cheese mixture to each, then top with more batter.

• Swirl with a toothpick and sprinkle with streusel.

8️⃣ Bake:

• Bake 18-22 mins until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool 5 mins in the pan, then transfer to a rack.

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Tips for Perfection

• Room Temp Ingredients: Ensures smooth mixing.

• Don’t Overbake: Keeps muffins moist!

• Storage: Keep in an airtight container for 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

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Why You’ll Love These:

☑️ Pillowy-soft pumpkin base
☑️ Tangy cream cheese surprise
☑️ Crunchy cinnamon streusel

Perfect with a pumpkin spice latte! ☕🎃

Want a glaze? Drizzle with powdered sugar + milk after cooling!