Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins: A Fall Delight

As the first signs of autumn appear, the Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins emerge as a seasonal favorite. These muffins are the epitome of fall comfort, with their soft, spiced pumpkin bread paired with a rich, creamy cheese filling. The balance of warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg combined with the smooth cream cheese center creates a deliciously indulgent treat perfect for chilly mornings or cozy afternoons. Inspired by the popular Starbucks muffin, Ella Chef shares this recipe to help you bring a taste of fall into your own kitchen.

Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

These moist and flavorful pumpkin muffins with a tangy cream cheese center are the perfect fall treat. Inspired by Starbucks, they are the ideal combination of sweet, savory, and spiced flavors.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Cooling Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings: 12 muffins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 8 oz Cream cheese
• 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for filling)

Equipment

• Muffin tin

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In another bowl, combine the sugar, eggs, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
5. In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
6. Fill each muffin cup halfway with the pumpkin batter. Then, drop a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each muffin. Top with a little more pumpkin batter, covering the cream cheese completely.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 380IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For an extra fall touch, sprinkle the muffins with a little cinnamon sugar before baking. These muffins are best served warm, with a cup of coffee or tea.

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How to Make Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and greasing or lining a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. This blend of spices gives the muffins their signature fall flavor. In a separate bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, eggs, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix the batter to maintain its light texture.

Next, prepare the cream cheese filling by beating together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. This mixture will create a rich, tangy center for the muffins.

Scoop about half of the pumpkin batter into each muffin cup. Then, drop a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each muffin, covering it with the remaining pumpkin batter. This creates the signature swirl of cream cheese inside each muffin.

Bake the muffins for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let them cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

These muffins are perfect for enjoying with your morning coffee or as a sweet snack during the day. They are best served warm, with the cream cheese filling still soft and luscious in the center.

Conclusion

Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are a quintessential fall treat, and this homemade version brings their delightful flavors right into your kitchen. With the perfect combination of pumpkin and cream cheese, these muffins are soft, moist, and bursting with fall spices. They are ideal for sharing at fall gatherings, or enjoying with a hot drink as the weather cools. Ella Chef’s recipe lets you recreate the magic of Starbucks with a personal, homemade touch. Enjoy the cozy flavors of autumn with these irresistible muffins.