Description
Delightfully tender muffins with a creamy lemon filling that are perfect for any occasion.
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 a muffin pan.
- Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and lemon zest in a large mixing bowl. Stir well.
- Beat together the softened cream cheese, egg, butter, and milk in another bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, being careful not to overmix.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling them about 2/3 full, and bake for about 18-20 minutes.
Notes
These muffins can be baked and stored for up to three days. They also freeze well for future treats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- 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: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg