Description
Experience the sunshine in your kitchen with these Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins. Bursting with zesty lemon flavor and a creamy texture, they are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat. Easy to whip up, these muffins will have everyone smiling as they enjoy each fluffy bite. Plus, they freeze beautifully, making them a convenient option for any day!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tins with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then add eggs, milk, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and zest; mix well.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill muffin cups about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown; a toothpick should come out clean.
- Cool in tins for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg