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Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe

Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe

Description

This Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins recipe is comfort food at its finest — a warm hug of fall flavors wrapped in a convenient, portable package. It’s the kind of dish that transforms an ordinary morning into a special occasion, bringing coffee shop luxury to your own kitchen. Whether you’re a devoted pumpkin spice fan or simply appreciate a well-crafted muffin, these homemade treats capture everything wonderful about autumn baking. The contrast between spiced pumpkin and tangy cream cheese creates balance that keeps you coming back for more, while the pepita topping adds that authentic Starbucks touch. Embrace the season and treat yourself to these irresistible muffins!

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup (230g) canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) milk
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ¼ cup (30g) pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Beat cream cheese, ¼ cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and egg yolk until smooth. Refrigerate while preparing batter.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices in a medium bowl.
  4. In a large bowl, mix 1 cup sugar with oil, then add eggs one at a time, followed by pumpkin and vanilla.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with milk.
  6. Fill muffin cups ⅔ full with batter, create a well in the center, and add 1 tablespoon cream cheese filling.
  7. Top with a small amount of remaining batter and sprinkle with pepitas.
  8. Bake for 22-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the muffin part comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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