Description
A cozy recipe for Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins that combines creamy goodness with a zesty finish, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your muffin pan.
- Mix together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and lemon zest in a large bowl.
- Beat together the cream cheese, egg, softened butter, and milk in another bowl until creamy and smooth.
- Gently add your wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into your muffin cups, filling them about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let them cool slightly before enjoying!
Notes
Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg