Starbucks Inspired Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Starbucks Inspired Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, perfect for any occasion. These moist, fluffy muffins blend the warm spices of pumpkin pie with a creamy cheese filling that will satisfy your sweet cravings. Whether you’re enjoying them at breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or as a sweet treat after dinner, these muffins are sure to impress. With their rich taste and soft texture, they embody the cozy essence of fall and make an excellent addition to any gathering. Plus, they’re easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite nuts or dried fruits. Bake a batch today and enjoy the comforting aroma of fresh muffins wafting through your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 muffins 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 (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 6 oz cream cheese (softened)
- Pumpkin seeds (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- For the cream cheese filling, beat softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Transfer it to a piping bag and refrigerate.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, egg, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined; do not over-mix.
- Fill muffin cups halfway with batter; pipe cream cheese filling into each center.
- Optionally sprinkle pumpkin seeds on top before baking.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg