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Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Deliciously moist pumpkin muffins filled with a rich cream cheese center, topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar for a delightful fall treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree canned or homemade
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method
 

Prepare the Muffin Batter
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and well blended.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling
  1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated. Set aside.
Assemble the Muffins
  1. Spoon a tablespoon of muffin batter into the bottom of each muffin cup.
  2. Add a heaping tablespoon of the cream cheese filling on top of the batter.
  3. Top with another tablespoon of muffin batter, covering the cream cheese filling completely.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the topping. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the muffins.
Bake the Muffins
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These muffins are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.

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