Starbucks Inspired Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Indulge in the warm, cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Starbucks Inspired Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. Soft and fluffy, each muffin is filled with a rich cream cheese surprise that adds a touch of decadence to your day. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or gatherings, this easy recipe will quickly become a favorite in your home. Enjoy the aromatic blend of pumpkin and spices as you whip up these muffins, ideal for sharing with family and friends or savoring during your quiet moments with a cup of coffee.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg (at room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened
- Optional: pumpkin seeds for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese filling by beating together softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Chill in the fridge.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet ingredients into dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Fill muffin cups halfway with batter and pipe in the cream cheese filling before covering with more batter.
- Optionally sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 18–22 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg