Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe
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.
12 Servings
Ingredients
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.