Description
Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins are a delightful blend of zesty lemon flavor and creamy filling that will brighten your day. These muffins boast golden tops and a tender crumb, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. With their irresistible aroma and scrumptious taste, they quickly become the star of any gathering. Easy to make and visually appealing, these muffins are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- Zest and juice of 2 lemons
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs until frothy; then mix in milk, melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese with sugar and lemon zest for the filling.
- Fill muffin liners halfway with batter, add a dollop of cream cheese mixture, then top with more batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg