Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these best Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. Moist pumpkin-infused batter combined with a rich cream cheese filling creates a perfect seasonal treat. Great for breakfast, snacks, or special gatherings, these muffins are easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups canned pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- Optional: chopped nuts or chocolate chips for added texture
Instructions
- Mix the softened cream cheese with a tablespoon of sugar and a teaspoon of vanilla to prepare the filling. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, and both sugars.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in optional nuts or chocolate chips.
- Line muffin tin with paper liners. Spoon a tablespoon of batter into each cup, add a small spoonful of cream cheese filling, then top with more batter to seal.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake muffins for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving or storing.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
- Optional add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips enhance flavor and texture.
- For gluten-free version, substitute with gluten-free flour blend.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg