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Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Delicious Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins to Savor

Enjoy these delightful Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, embodying cozy fall flavors.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Whole wheat flour can be used for a heartier texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice Enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Absolutely avoid using pumpkin pie filling.
  • 0.75 cups Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness.
  • 0.75 cups Brown Sugar Pack firmly when measuring.
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature works best.
  • 0.5 cups Vegetable Oil Can be substituted with melted butter.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Elevates flavor.
For the Cream Cheese Swirl
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Ensure it's softened.
  • 0.5 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens and contributes to smooth texture.

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Toothpick

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare your muffin tin with liners or grease.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until combined.
  4. Create a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mix. Fold together until just incorporated.
  5. Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Chill for about 10 minutes.
  6. Fill muffin cups with pumpkin batter and add cream cheese mixture in the center, topping with more batter.
  7. Gently swirl the cream cheese into the batter using a toothpick.
  8. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes until tops spring back and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure ingredients are at room temperature and avoid overmixing the batter.

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