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Amazing Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins: 1 Dreamy Swirl

Delight in these moist pumpkin muffins with a creamy cheesecake swirl, perfect for fall treats or special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

dry ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
wet ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
cheesecake swirl
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tin.
  2. Mix dry ingredients; in a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar, then add eggs and vanilla.
  3. Combine pumpkin and buttermilk; mix into dry ingredients.
  4. Fill muffin liners with pumpkin batter; add cream cheese mixture and swirl.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes; cool before serving.

Notes

For best results, do not overmix the batter to keep muffins light and fluffy.