Description
Deliciously moist muffins combining the tangy flavor of lemon with cream cheese, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until well blended.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together in another bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in the eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest until fully incorporated.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture gradually, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
- Evenly divide the batter among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve with a drizzle of lemon glaze or alongside a cup of tea or coffee.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American