Name: Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 c all-purpose flour; ¼ c light brown sugar; ¼ c granulated sugar; ¼ tsp salt; 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 1 ½ c all-purpose flour; ¼ tsp salt; ½ tsp baking powder; ¼ tsp baking soda; 1/3 c unsalted butter, softened; ¾ c granulated sugar; 2 eggs; 2 tbsp lemon zest; 1 tsp vanilla; 1 tsp lemon extract; 2/3 c Greek yogurt; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature; ¼ c granulated sugar; 1 tsp vanilla; ¾ c powdered sugar; 1 ½ – 2 ½ tsp lemon juice

Description

These Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins. Are a delightful treat. That combines the tangy freshness of lemon. With the creamy richness of a cheesecake-like filling. Perfect for breakfast. Or a sweet snack. Each muffin is topped with a buttery streusel crumb. And finished with a tangy lemon glaze. The combination of textures. And flavors. Makes these muffins a hit. With my family every time. They are a true comfort food. That brings sunshine to any day.

Ingredients

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Streusel Crumb Topping:

1 c all-purpose flour

¼ c light brown sugar

¼ c granulated sugar

¼ tsp salt

6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Lemon Muffins:

1 ½ c all-purpose flour

¼ tsp salt

½ tsp baking powder

¼ tsp baking soda

1/3 c unsalted butter, softened

¾ c granulated sugar

2 eggs

2 tbsp lemon zest

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp lemon extract

2/3 c Greek yogurt

2 tbsp lemon juice

Cream Cheese Filling:

8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

¼ c granulated sugar

1 tsp vanilla

Glaze:

¾ c powdered sugar

1 ½ – 2 ½ tsp lemon juice

Instructions

Prep: Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a muffin pan with paper liners.

Streusel: Mix flour, sugars, and salt. Stir in melted butter until crumbly.

Muffin Batter: Whisk dry ingredients. Beat butter and sugar, add eggs, lemon zest, vanilla, lemon extract, yogurt, and lemon juice. Mix in dry ingredients.

Cream Cheese Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla.

Assemble: Fill muffin liners with batter, add cream cheese filling, cover with more batter, and top with streusel.

Bake: Reduce oven to 350°F. Bake for 22-25 minutes. Cool and glaze.

Notes

To make these Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins gluten-free. Simply swap out the all-purpose flour. For a high-quality gluten-free flour blend. That includes xanthan gum. Ensure that your baking powder. And other ingredients. Are certified gluten-free as well. This substitution will allow you to enjoy. The same zesty, creamy goodness. Without any gluten. The muffins may have a slightly different texture. But the flavors will be just as delightful.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes