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Lemon cream cheese muffins blend bright lemon flavor with rich cream cheese. This mix makes a soft, moist treat that everyone loves. They are perfect for spring and summer because they taste fresh and light. The zesty lemon lifts your spirit, making these muffins ideal for gatherings.

Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins. Homemade muffin Pack | For Easter, Summer and Spring

Discover the joy of baking with Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins, the perfect treat for your spring gatherings! These delightful muffins are bursting with tangy lemon flavor and a creamy texture that everyone will love. Follow our simple recipe for tips on creating these moist muffins and explore fun variations to make them even more exciting. Click through to learn how to make these tasty muffins and brighten up your celebrations!
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Ingredients
  

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

½ cup granulated sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

2 large eggs

Zest of 1 large lemon

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup powdered sugar (for glaze)

1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with cooking spray.

    Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

      Cream Butter and Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.

        Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.

          Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined; be careful not to overmix. The batter should be thick and slightly lumpy.

            Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.

              Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

                Cool and Glaze: Once baked, allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. For the glaze, mix the powdered sugar and milk until smooth; drizzle over the cooled muffins.

                  Prep Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 35 mins | Servings: 12 muffins

                    - Presentation Tips: Serve these delightful muffins on a decorative platter, garnished with fresh lemon slices and a sprinkle of lemon zest for a pop of color. Perfect for an Easter brunch or a sunny summer gathering!