• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • All Recipes
    • APPETIZERS
    • DESSERT
      • CAKE
      • CHEESECAKE
      • CHOCOLATE
    • CASSEROLE
    • SALAD
    • PASTA
    • COOKIES
    • BREAD
  • Holiday Meals
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas
    • Easter
    • St. Patrick’s Day
    • Valentine’s Day
  • ABOUT US
    • COPYRIGHTS & PERMISSIONS
    • Privacy Policy
  • LET’S CONNECT

STARBUCKS PUMPKIN CREAM CHEESE MUFFINS

These are delicious Starbucks pumpkin cream cheese muffins with a very light and fluffy texture. Really, these are the most delicate and airy pumpkin muffins I’ve ever tasted.

Jump to Recipe

STARBUCKS PUMPKIN CREAM CHEESE MUFFINS

Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

They have just enough sweet taste, a wonderful aroma of pumpkin pie spices, and a delicious cream cheese filling.

Haven’t tried them yet?

Quickly prepare these Starbucks pumpkin cream cheese muffins this fall evening.

What are the ingredients for Starbucks pumpkin cream cheese muffins?

These are amazing Starbucks pumpkin cream cheese muffins, and it’s easy to make them. You will need these simple ingredients:

All-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, salt, pumpkin puree, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract for pumpkin muffins.

For the cream cheese filling, you will need softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, milk, and vanilla extract.

STARBUCKS PUMPKIN CREAM CHEESE MUFFINS

How to make Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin?

Follow the simple recipe below to make these delicious Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins from scratch.

  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
    Add 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice, and ¼ tsp salt to a large bowl. Mix until combined. Then, set aside.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree, egg, ¼ cup melted butter (cooled), and 1 tsp vanilla extract until combined.
    STARBUCKS PUMPKIN CREAM CHEESE MUFFINS
  3. Add these wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix using a rubber spatula or a wooden spoon until just combined. Don’t over-mix the batter. Set aside.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together 4 oz softened cream cheese, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tsp all-purpose flour, 1 tsp milk, and ½ tsp vanilla extract until just combined.
    STARBUCKS PUMPKIN CREAM CHEESE MUFFINS
  5. Transfer the cream cheese filling to the piping bag.
  6. Grease the muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray or line with paper liners. Scoop the pumpkin batter into the prepared muffin tin. Fill each liner about ¾ full.
  7. Fill each muffin with the cream cheese filling: dip the cut tip of the pastry bag into the center of the batter and slowly add the filling and lift the pastry bag to the top of the muffin. You need to add about 1 tbsp of cream cheese filling to each pumpkin muffin.
    Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until ready. Check the readiness of the Starbucks pumpkin cream cheese muffins using a toothpick inserted in part without the filling. If it comes out clean – Starbucks pumpkin cream cheese muffins are ready. Then, remove the muffin tin from the oven and let Starbucks pumpkin cream cheese muffin cool slightly.
    STARBUCKS PUMPKIN CREAM CHEESE MUFFINS

RECIPE TIPS;

  1. You can use canned pumpkin puree or homemade pumpkin puree.
  2. You can grease the muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray if you don’t have muffin liners.
  3. Don’t over-mix the batter. Mix until just combined.
  4. If you don’t have a piping bag, you can use a ziplock bag.

Can you freeze pumpkin cream cheese muffins?

No, I don’t recommend freezing these Starbucks pumpkin cream cheese muffins because they will lose their shape and stop being fluffy, light, and moist.

How to store Starbucks pumpkin cream cheese muffins?

Store these Starbucks pumpkin cream cheese muffins for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.

Place them in an airtight container for storing.

Remove Starbucks pumpkin cream cheese muffins from the refrigerator at least 10 minutes before serving.

STARBUCKS PUMPKIN CREAM CHEESE MUFFINS

CHECK OUT THESE AWESOME MUFFINS RECIPES

  • BAKING POWDER DROP BISCUITS
  • BUTTER SWIM BISCUITS
  • EASY PUMPKIN MUFFINS
Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

These are delicious Starbucks pumpkin cream cheese muffins with a very light and fluffy texture. Really, these are the most delicate and airy pumpkin muffins I've ever tasted.
5 from 130 votes
Print Save Rate
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

For the pumpkin muffins:

  • 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 egg;
  • 1/4 cup melted butter;
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract.

For the cream cheese filling:

  • 4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature;
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar;
  • 1 tsp all-purpose flour;
  • 1 tsp milk;
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract.

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
  • Add all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt to a large bowl. Mix until combined. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, egg, melted butter (cooled), and vanilla extract until combined. Then, add these wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix using a rubber spatula or a wooden spoon until just combined. Don't over-mix the batter.
  • Grease the muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray or line with paper liners. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin. Fill each liner about ¾ full. Set aside.
  • Prepare the cream cheese filling. In a bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, milk, and vanilla extract until combined. Then, transfer the cream cheese filling to the piping bag. Fill each muffin with the cream cheese filling: dip the cut tip of the pastry bag into the center of the batter and slowly add the filling and lift the pastry bag to the top of the muffin. You need to add about 1 tbsp of cream cheese filling to each pumpkin muffin.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until ready. Check the readiness of the Starbucks pumpkin cream cheese muffins using a toothpick inserted in the part without the filling, if it comes out clean - Starbucks pumpkin cream cheese muffins are ready. Then, remove the muffin tin from the oven and let Starbucks pumpkin cream cheese muffin cool slightly. Then, remove from the tin.
Pin This Recipe

Pin
Email
Yum
Share
Previous Post: « TOMATO HAMBURGER VEGETABLE SOUP
Next Post: Old Fashioned Custard Pie »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Paula Bolter

    October 23, 2024 at 6:28 pm

    5 stars
    Sooo yummy!
    I used substituted with oat flour and monk fruit sugar instead.
    I also added 1.5 scoops of vanilla protein powder.

    I doubled the cream cheese filling as recommended by others as well.
    I had left overs, so I spread some on top before eating 😋

    Reply
  2. Abbygail Hirn

    October 20, 2024 at 6:51 pm

    5 stars
    I added 2-3 tablespoons of yogurt and lowered the temperature 5 degrees. I am at 9,ooo ft in elevation and baked them for 17 minutes.

    Reply
  3. Linlee

    October 15, 2024 at 12:08 am

    5 stars
    So yummy must try

    Reply
  4. Anne

    October 14, 2024 at 2:04 am

    5 stars
    My new favorite pumpkin recipe! The kids all love it. I can’t wait to share with my coworkers on Tuesday!

    Reply
  5. Linda

    October 11, 2024 at 10:02 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve never had these from Starbucks, but the recipe looks so good. I decided to make them. I made exactly as recipe said. Done in 25 minutes. Absolutely the most moist muffins I have ever made! I may add extra cinnamon next time.

    Reply
  6. Jeannie

    October 3, 2024 at 7:12 pm

    5 stars
    These are great! I used Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 gluten free flour and doubled the baking powder (like I always do when using GF flour with regular flour recipes). I also doubled the cream cheese filling since I like a lot of it, and these minor tweaks still worked great with this recipe. I always want the ones at Starbucks that I can’t have, so I’m glad I have a great substitute when the craving hits. Thank you!

    Reply
  7. Justine

    September 20, 2024 at 6:41 am

    4 stars
    Recipe was perfect. There’s PLENTY of cream cheese topping in my opinion. Made as directed and it was lovely.

    Reply
  8. Cassy

    September 17, 2024 at 4:10 pm

    5 stars
    I just wanted to comment because I made this recipe using Truvia brown sugar (in the batter) and Splenda for the cream cheese mix. These are SO good and I’m so happy that they taste great even slightly healthified. So glad I can partake in pairing a fall treat with my coffee.

    Reply
  9. Bre

    August 7, 2024 at 11:55 pm

    5 stars
    So good! I added some nutmeg and cinnamon just for more flavor and came out great!

    Reply
  10. Franklin

    December 24, 2023 at 11:38 pm

    5 stars
    Loved it. Only lasted 2 days in our house. I made 13 muffins from the recipe. I used aluminum muffin cups. I sprayed the liners in the cups with Pam. They came out with ease. I read earlier reviews and made a couple changes. I used 1 cup of sugar
    Instead of 3/4 cup in the batter. I also doubled the cream cheese recipe. Everything else stayed the same.

    Reply
  11. Hannah

    October 18, 2023 at 1:01 am

    5 stars
    Amazing!

    Reply
  12. Leslie Aflatooni

    October 13, 2023 at 4:54 pm

    You need to double the cream cheese filling if you want all the muffins to have filling. Use a zip lock bag if you don’t have a pastry bag

    Reply
  13. Suzanne

    September 21, 2023 at 3:20 am

    This looks so good! What a great fall dish to make for friends!

    Reply
  14. Ana

    November 23, 2022 at 1:28 pm

    5 stars
    These came out perfectly delicious! I doubled up on the spice bcuz my family loves it. I also made a drizzle for it using powdered sugar, heavy cream and a splash of Liquor ‘43’ for my peeps that love it. Great recipe!

    Reply
  15. Jess

    November 19, 2022 at 7:59 am

    5 stars
    I doubled the cream cheese and used a whole 16oz can of pumpkin purée. They turned out a bit moister and more pumpkin-y than Starbucks’ and are delicious. Sprinkled some pumpkin pie spice on top of the cream cheese and pepitas and they are very cute and a bit fancy looking- will be making for my family on Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  16. Jackie David

    November 14, 2022 at 12:28 am

    5 stars
    The best pumpkin muffin recipe I have ever made!

    Reply
  17. Don Starr

    October 25, 2022 at 2:59 pm

    5 stars
    Excellent recipe! The recipe is easy and the results, right on point! The only addition I made was to sprinkle some pecan chips on top of each muffin before baking them. Super fall munchy!!

    Reply
  18. Ellen

    October 25, 2022 at 2:20 pm

    Just delish!

    Reply
    • Debbie

      October 29, 2022 at 1:28 pm

      I’m going to make them in mini muffin pans, I have a pan that makes around 36 at a time. How long do you think I should bake them?

      Reply
      • Angel

        November 6, 2022 at 6:39 pm

        I was thinking about trying it with a mini pan, how long did you end up cooking it for?

        Reply
    • Katie

      September 29, 2023 at 1:38 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious muffins!! Thanks for the recipe 🙂

      Reply
  19. Alyssa

    October 24, 2022 at 3:47 am

    5 stars
    These were so delicious. I followed what others said and doubled the cream cheese amounts. I plan to use this recipe forever!

    Reply
    • Nancy Jo

      November 6, 2022 at 2:41 pm

      5 stars
      Wished I’d read this first. I need more now!

      Reply
  20. G

    October 23, 2022 at 2:02 pm

    5 stars
    I used doubled the filling and used mascarpone instead of cream cheese, and added about 2 tsp buttermilk powder…needless to say the filling bubbled over, so I put a tray beneath them and it worked! The muffins are delicious and somehow taste like a fresh donut. I’m definitely making these again and I’ll try the cream cheese !

    Reply
  21. Irina Kavelina

    October 13, 2022 at 12:44 am

    5 stars
    Absolutely amazing! Use whole pack of cream cheese. Thank you 😊

    Reply
  22. Connie Greenlee

    October 11, 2022 at 11:21 pm

    This is a good copycat recipe. I think I would double to the cream cheese as this recipe doesn’t have the equivalent amount as Starbucks does. Will try again with more cream cheese. Should freeze just fine.

    Reply
    • Nancy Jo

      November 6, 2022 at 2:45 pm

      I read recipe said doesn’t freeze well. Did you try it?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        October 13, 2023 at 9:06 pm

        5 stars
        Mine froze fine

        Reply
  23. Elizabeth

    September 29, 2022 at 12:01 am

    5 stars
    Perfect copy cat recipe! Wouldn’t change a thing. Going to save so much money making my own! 😍

    Reply
  24. Pat Kelley

    August 27, 2022 at 7:31 pm

    You absolutely can freeze this muffins! I have bought box of 4-6 at Starbucks on many occasions. They receive their muffins frozen and keep in the freezer and take out what they might sell. I always make and freeze…works great. Thanks for a wonderful recipe. Happy Fall Y’all !🎃

    Reply
    • Lauren

      November 9, 2022 at 9:36 am

      Thank you for sharing those tips!

      Reply
  25. Sarah

    August 20, 2022 at 3:25 pm

    5 stars
    Turned out great! Can I store these at room temperature or do they need to stay refrigerated?

    Reply
  26. Jacqueline

    November 24, 2021 at 5:35 pm

    5 stars
    Excellent!

    Reply
  27. Ann

    November 9, 2021 at 1:34 am

    Made these twice now and they turn out wonderful! I have to make two batches to get eighteen muffins, and I have to cook them 25 minutes- maybe I’m making them to big but everyone loves them!!

    Reply
    • 100krecipes

      November 9, 2021 at 10:11 am

      So glad you were able to customize it to your liking!

      Reply
5 from 130 votes (106 ratings without comment)

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

FREE MEMBERSHIPI
want all the best Recipes delivered right to my inbox

Follow Us

Like

Facebook

Follow

Instagram

Follow

Pinterest

COPYRIGHT © 2019 100K-RECIPES

Pin this recipe to your favorite board now to remember it later!
Pin
Pin this recipe to your favorite board now to remember it later!
Pin

Rate This Recipe

Your vote:




A rating is required
A name is required
An email is required

Recipe Ratings without Comment

Something went wrong. Please try again.