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Lemon Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins

Delightful muffins combining zesty lemon flavor with creamy cream cheese filling, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 zest lemon
  • 1 juice lemon

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your muffin tin with paper liners.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice until just combined.
  • In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Spoon a tablespoon of muffin batter into each cup, add a tablespoon of cream cheese mixture, and top with another tablespoon of muffin batter. Swirl gently with a toothpick.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  • Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalProtein: 4gSodium: 200mg
Keyword cream cheese, lemon, muffins
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