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An oval dish holds six marbled muffins with paper liners, set on a decorated autumn-themed table with cream plates, gold chargers, leaves, and pinecones.

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin cream cheese muffins
Servings: 10 muffins

Equipment

  • Large bowl for mixing pumpkin muffin batter
  • Small bowl for cream cheese filling
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Cast iron muffin tin or standard muffin tin
  • Parchment tulip muffin cups
  • Toothpick or knife for swirling

Ingredients

  • 1 box spice cake mix
  • 1 16 oz can pumpkin puree
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 8 oz box cream cheese, room temperature
  • ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees to make sure it’s ready when your muffin tin is filled.
  • In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients from the spice cake mix with pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice. Stir until the batter is smooth and well combined.
  • In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed for the best texture.
  • Add parchment tulip muffin liners to your muffin cups.
  • Scoop the pumpkin muffin batter into the muffin cups until about three-quarters full.
  • Spoon about one tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each muffin.
  • Use a toothpick or knife to gently swirl the cream cheese mixture into the muffin batter, creating a marbled effect on top.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffin comes out clean.
  • Allow the muffins to cool slightly before serving. They pair beautifully with coffee, tea, or apple cider.
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