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Starbucks Inspired Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Delightful muffins infused with pumpkin puree and warm spices, featuring a rich cream cheese filling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour Essential for structure and texture.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Adds sweetness to balance the spices.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Helps the muffins rise beautifully.
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda Works in tandem with baking powder for fluffiness.
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice Infuses those warm autumn flavors.
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt Enhances all the other flavors in the recipe.
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree Provides moisture and rich pumpkin flavor.
  • 1 large egg Binds ingredients together.
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter Melted and slightly cooled, adds richness and moisture.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Elevates flavor profile with warmth.
  • 6 oz cream cheese Softened, the star of the filling.
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar Sweetens the cream cheese filling perfectly.
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract Additional flavor boost for filling.
  • 1 teaspoon milk Optional, adjusts texture of cream cheese filling.
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds For added crunch and decoration.
  • 1 sprinkle sugar Optional topping that adds sweetness.

Method
 

  1. Make Cream Cheese Filling: Beat together softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add milk if too thick.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until combined.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk together pumpkin puree, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  4. Combine Batter: Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fill Muffin Cups: Divide batter evenly among 12 muffin cups.
  6. Add Filling & Bake: Pipe cream cheese mixture into each muffin, sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and sugar. Bake at 350°F for 18-22 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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