Description
These Pumpkin Swirl Minis are the perfect fall treat! Soft, moist, and bursting with warm spices, they combine the richness of pumpkin with a deliciously creamy swirl of cheesecake filling. These mini muffins are ideal for a quick breakfast, dessert, or snack. With a beautiful swirl of pumpkin and cheesecake, they’re a fun and tasty way to enjoy the season’s favorite flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pumpkin Muffins:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cheesecake Swirl:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Swirl:
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk together until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Make the Pumpkin Muffin Batter:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or grease with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and fully combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Assemble the Mini Muffins:
- Spoon a small amount of pumpkin batter into each muffin cup, filling each about halfway.
- Add a dollop of the cheesecake mixture on top of the pumpkin batter in each cup, then swirl it gently with a toothpick or a skewer.
- Add another small spoonful of pumpkin batter on top, making sure the cheesecake filling is visible through the top.
- Bake the Muffins:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The muffins should be golden brown and puffed up.
- Let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy these delightful, pumpkin-packed treats!
Notes
- These mini muffins are great for meal prepping or gifting during the fall season!
- Feel free to add a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top before baking for an extra touch of sweetness and crunch.
- If you don’t have a mini muffin tin, you can also bake these in a regular muffin tin (just increase the baking time by 5-10 minutes).
- You can substitute vegetable oil with melted butter for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18–22 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Pumpkin Swirl Muffins, Pumpkin Muffins, Cheesecake Swirl Muffins, Mini Muffins, Fall Desserts, Pumpkin Treats, Pumpkin Spice, Easy Pumpkin Recipes