Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Like Starbucks Recipe

Craving those irresistible Starbucks pumpkin cream cheese muffins? This recipe delivers the same cozy, delicious flavor at a fraction of the cost! Imagine moist pumpkin muffins bursting with a tangy cream cheese swirl – pure autumn perfection. Easily customizable, you can even reduce the fat by swapping some of the oil for applesauce. Get ready for the ultimate fall treat!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 273.6 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 4.2 (78 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Like Starbucks

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How to Make Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Like Starbucks

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat together 4 ounces (113g) softened cream cheese, 1 large egg, and 3 tablespoons granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Spread the cream cheese mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper and shape it into a 10-inch log. Freeze for at least 30 minutes.
  4. While the cream cheese mixture freezes, prepare the muffin batter (see step 8).
  5. Once frozen, slice the cream cheese log into 12 equal disks (approximately 1-2 teaspoons each). If disks are too large, slice them in half.
  6. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups (190g) pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup (113g) granulated sugar, 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil (or applesauce substitute), 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  7. Fill each muffin liner about halfway with the pumpkin batter.
  8. Gently press a cream cheese disk into the center of each muffin.
  9. Sprinkle each muffin with 1 teaspoon chopped pecans or walnuts (optional).
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Enjoy warm or at room temperature! The cream cheese filling will be firmer once completely cool.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

68g

Fat

18g

Carbs

10g

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