Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe
These Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins are a delightful treat with a burst of citrus flavor and a creamy texture. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or cooking spray.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Cream Cheese: Mix in softened cream cheese until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth.
- Blend Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon batter into muffin tin, filling each cavity 2/3 full.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins, Citrus Muffins, Breakfast Muffins, Lemon Muffins
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