Starbucks Inspired Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Starbucks Inspired Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. Each muffin features a moist, spiced pumpkin base filled with a rich, creamy cream cheese center that adds an irresistible surprise to every bite. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these muffins are sure to impress your family and friends. With straightforward preparation steps, even novice bakers can create a bakery-style treat right at home. Bake up a batch for a cozy gathering, brunch, or simply to enjoy with your favorite beverage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 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
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 6 oz cream cheese (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix wet ingredients: pumpkin puree, egg, melted butter, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fill each muffin cup two-thirds full with batter.
- Prepare cream cheese filling by mixing cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth; pipe into the center of each muffin.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg