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Best Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe

Best Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe
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Discover how to make the best Starbucks copycat Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins with this easy-to-follow recipe. Featuring moist pumpkin spice muffins filled with a rich and creamy sweetened cream cheese center, these homemade treats are perfect for fall breakfasts or snacks. Moist, fluffy, and full of warm cinnamon flavor, these muffins bring the iconic coffee shop delight right into your kitchen.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for the batter)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 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 to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal after baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, salt, and granulated sugar. This ensures that your leavening agents and spices are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs, then add the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and milk. Mix until smooth and well combined to create a moist pumpkin batter base.
  4. Fold Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins light and tender.
  5. Scoop Batter into Muffin Cups: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, fill each muffin cup about three-quarters full with the pumpkin batter to leave room for the cream cheese filling.
  6. Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. This sweet filling will add a rich surprise to your muffins.
  7. Add Cream Cheese Filling: Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each muffin cup on top of the pumpkin batter, slightly pressing it down so it is nestled inside.
  8. Bake the Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes. The muffins are done when a toothpick inserted into the batter (not the cream cheese filling) comes out clean.
  9. Cool Muffins: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes to settle. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, which improves texture and flavor.
  10. Serve and Store: For best flavor and texture, enjoy the muffins once fully cooled. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to one week. Reheat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds before serving to warm the cream cheese center.

Notes

  • Use canned pumpkin puree for convenience or fresh homemade pumpkin puree if preferred.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins.
  • Make sure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
  • Try adding a pinch of nutmeg or cloves for extra warm spice notes if desired.
  • These muffins freeze well; wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight and warm before serving.

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