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Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe

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These Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins are a delightful combination of tangy lemon and rich cream cheese, creating a moist and flavorful treat perfect for breakfast or a light snack. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, they bake into fluffy, tender muffins with a subtle citrus zing and a creamy texture.

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

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with cooking spray.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add Cream Cheese: Beat the softened cream cheese into the butter and sugar mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
  5. Incorporate Egg and Flavorings: Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until the batter is smooth and evenly combined.
  6. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until flour streaks disappear to avoid overmixing.
  7. Fold Batter: Gently fold the batter to eliminate any remaining large lumps without overworking the mixture.
  8. Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cavity about two-thirds full for optimal rise.
  9. Bake Muffins: Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Cool and Serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a decorative finish, dust the cooled muffins with powdered sugar.
  • Serve with fresh lemon slices to enhance the citrus flavor and presentation.
  • Make sure the butter and cream cheese are softened to avoid lumps in the batter.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the muffins tender and light.

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