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Overview of Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe

Overview of Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe
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Enjoy a homemade version of Starbucks’ beloved Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, featuring moist pumpkin spice batter paired with a luscious cream cheese filling. This recipe delivers a perfect balance of seasonal spices, tender crumb, and rich cream cheese surprise inside each muffin, ideal for fall mornings or festive gatherings.

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 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 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

Equipment

  • 12-cup muffin tin
  • Muffin liners or parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Cookie scoop or spoon

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners to prevent sticking.
  2. Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly incorporated.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In a separate large bowl, beat together granulated sugar, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and milk until smooth and thoroughly combined.
  4. Fold dry into wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure tender muffins.
  5. Fill muffin cups partially: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, fill each muffin cup about three-quarters full with the pumpkin batter.
  6. Prepare cream cheese filling: In a small bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  7. Add cream cheese dollops: Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the cream cheese filling on top of each muffin batter-filled cup to create the signature creamy center.
  8. Bake muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes. Muffins are done when a toothpick inserted near the cream cheese center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool muffins: Remove muffins from oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for best texture and flavor.
  • Room temperature cream cheese ensures a smooth filling without lumps.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins light and tender.
  • Muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
  • For an extra festive touch, sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar on top before baking.

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