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To make the best lemon cream cheese muffins, you will need the following ingredients:

Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe

Indulge in the delightful taste of Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins! Perfectly light and fluffy, these muffins are bursting with zesty flavor, making them an ideal treat for breakfast or a snack. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch in no time. Don't miss out on this quick and delicious recipe that will impress your family and friends. Click to explore the full recipe and start baking today!
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Ingredients
  

1 cup all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup sugar

2 tablespoons lemon zest (about 2 lemons)

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

½ cup cream cheese, softened

1 large egg

½ cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ cup milk

Optional: powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or greased molds.

    In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

      In a larger bowl, beat together the sugar, lemon zest, and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

        Add the egg, lemon juice, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture. Mix until well combined.

          Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.

            Evenly distribute the muffin batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.

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

                Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

                  If desired, dust the cooled muffins with powdered sugar for a sweet finishing touch.

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

                      - Presentation Tips: Arrange the muffins on a decorative platter and garnish with a few lemon slices and fresh mint leaves for an eye-catching display. Enjoy!