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Luscious Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins

Delightfully tangy and moist muffins with a creamy cheese filling and zesty lemon flavor.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix melted butter, sour cream, eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just incorporated (do not overmix).
  5. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  6. Fill muffin cups halfway with batter, add 1 tsp cream cheese mixture, then top with remaining batter.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Chef Sally