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Best Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe

Best Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe
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These Best Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are a delightful fall treat featuring a moist pumpkin muffin base with a rich, creamy vanilla cream cheese filling swirled inside. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and baked to golden perfection, they are an ideal copycat for Starbucks fans and easy to make at home for breakfast or a cozy snack.

Ingredients

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Muffin Batter

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper muffin liners for easy removal and cleanup.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Ensure they are evenly combined to distribute the leavening and spice.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until smooth. Then add the pumpkin puree and vegetable oil, mixing until well incorporated.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender and light.
  5. Fill Muffin Cups: Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, fill each muffin cup about three-quarters full with the pumpkin batter.
  6. Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  7. Add Cream Cheese Filling: Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each muffin cup on top of the pumpkin batter to create a delicious swirl.
  8. Bake Muffins: Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the muffin portion (avoiding the cream cheese swirl); it should come out clean.
  9. Cool the Muffins: Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents them from becoming soggy and allows the filling to set.

Notes

  • Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and smoother filling.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins.
  • Use fresh pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for best results.
  • These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
  • Reheat gently before serving for a soft texture.

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