Before this year we had to wait two long years with bated breath for the return of the coveted Starbucks Pumpkin Muffins. But, I just can't live life on the edge of my seat anymore so I created this recipe so I can enjoy these AMAZING Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins any time I want!
I enjoyed one muffin from Starbucks this year and then I was sparked to make my own version. I love the cheesecake-like cream cheese filling and the added crunch around the edge. And I already had my Pumpkin Seed Granola on hand so I was on my way to tasty Starbucks pumpkin muffins in my own kitchen.
They are a very simple straight method quick bread recipe. They lend themselves a little bit to the cakey side, but the Pumpkin Seed Granola makes it feel more appropriate to eat for breakfast. Besides, they match perfectly with a cup of coffee!
Get more pumpkin goodness from me with my Pumpkin Spiced Cake Donuts, or my Pumpkin Beer Cheese Lasagna. But my all-time favorite besides these muffins, of course, is my Harvest Pumpkin Crunch Pancakes. They are next-level amazing and also feature my Pumpkin Seed Granola, giving your just one more great excuse to make it!
You can also substitute freshly roasted pumpkin for canned, get my guide on "How to Roast a Pumpkin" here. It adds that extra layer of freshness that makes everyone go huh and treasure them even more!
📖 Recipe
Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Before this year we waited two long years for the return of the Starbucks Pumpkin Muffins. I can't live life on the edge anymore so I created this recipe.
Ingredients
for the cheesecake filling:
- 4 oz Cream Cheese, room temp
- ½ of an Egg, whisked
- ½ cup Powdered Sugar
for the muffins:
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
- ¾ cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1 ¼ cup Vegetable Oil
- 4 lg Eggs
- 1 15oz can Pumpkin Puree, not pie mix
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 1 ½ teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- Pumpkin Seed Granola
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, ½ egg, and powdered sugar to create a smooth paste-like consistency. This will form a cheesecake-like batter to top your muffins with.
- In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, pumpkin and vanilla and whip to combine. Add in the flour, pie spice, baking powder, and soda, and whip just until mix, being careful not to whip too long so your flour doesn't become overworked.
- Preheat the oven to 400-degrees and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- Portion the muffin batter into the pan, filling ¾ of the way full. Top each muffin with about a teaspoon of granola and top that with a heaping teaspoon of the cheesecake batter.
- Bake at 400 for the first 8 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350-degrees and bake for an additional 12-15mintues until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out dry.
- Allow the muffins to cool for about 5 minutes in the pan, then remove and allow to cool completely.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size:
1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g
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