Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins
These cheerful muffins balance fresh lemon with a mellow cream cheese filling. The batter is simple enough for a weekend breakfast yet polished enough for a brunch table.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Tender lemon muffins with a soft cream cheese center, fresh citrus aroma, and a lightly sparkling sugar top. The method is organized for calm prep, and every component can be adapted without losing the character of the dish.
Ingredient Notes
Measure ingredients before starting and use the freshest produce available. Explicit metric values are supplied where tested—this site never guesses conversions.
How It Comes Together
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Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins
Tender lemon muffins with a soft cream cheese center, fresh citrus aroma, and a lightly sparkling sugar top.
Equipment
- 12-cup muffin pan
- Mixing bowls
- Fine grater
Ingredients
Muffin batter
Filling
Instructions
Notes
- Ingredients at room temperature blend more evenly.
Pro Tips
- Do not overmix the batter.
- Rub zest into sugar to release citrus oils.
Storage
Keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freezing
Freeze cooled muffins in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
Reheating
Bring to room temperature or warm for 10 seconds in a microwave.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate and is not a certified analysis.
Allergens: wheat, eggs, milk
