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Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins

Soft and fluffy lemon muffins with a rich cream cheese center, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Muffin tin
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line muffin tin with liners.
  2. Whisk dry ingredients together.
  3. Mix wet ingredients and combine with dry.
  4. Prepare cream cheese filling.
  5. Layer batter and filling in muffin cups.
  6. Bake 18–22 minutes until golden.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Do not overmix batter.