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Irresistible Luscious Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins

These lemon cream cheese muffins are the perfect balance of tangy and sweet! Soft, fluffy, and bursting with citrus flavor, they’re a must-try for any lemon lover.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the Muffins:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • For the Cream Cheese Filling:
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional Topping:
  • Powdered sugar or a lemon glaze

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Muffin tin
  • Muffin liners
  • Spoon or piping bag

Method
 

  1. Preheat and Prepare:
  2. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with muffin liners.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients:
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  5. Combine Wet Ingredients:
  6. In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
  7. Prepare the Batter:
  8. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  9. Make the Cream Cheese Filling:
  10. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Transfer the filling to a piping bag or set aside with a spoon for assembly.
  11. Assemble the Muffins:
  12. Spoon a layer of muffin batter into each liner, filling it about halfway. Add a dollop (or pipe) of cream cheese filling in the center, then top with more batter to cover the filling.
  13. Bake:
  14. Bake the muffins for 18–22 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted near the edge comes out clean.
  15. Cool and Serve:
  16. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with lemon glaze if desired.