Description

Delicious fall-inspired muffins combining the warm spiced flavor of pumpkin with a tangy cream cheese filling. A homemade version of the Starbucks favorite that’s perfect for autumn mornings or cozy snacks.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
1 large egg
1/4 cup melted butter (cooled)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Filling:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, egg, melted butter, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
For the filling: mix cream cheese, sugar, flour, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Place in a piping bag or plastic bag with tip cut.
Fill muffin cups 3/4 full with pumpkin batter. Pipe about 1 tablespoon of cream cheese filling into the center of each muffin.
Bake 15–20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the muffin (avoiding filling) comes out clean. Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For gluten-free muffins, substitute flour with a gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use coconut or cashew-based cream cheese. Replace butter with applesauce for a lighter version. Avoid overmixing to keep muffins fluffy.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin
Calories: 230
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 35mg

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