Tangy Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins for a Perfect Morning Treat
Introduction
These Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins are the ideal combination of tangy lemon zest and rich cream cheese, making them a delicious treat for breakfast or an afternoon snack. With a slightly sweet crumb topping and creamy filling, every bite is bursting with fresh citrus flavor.
Ingredients
For the Streusel Topping:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
For the Muffins:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup unsalted butter (softened)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2/3 cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Glaze:
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 ½ - 2 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
Instructions
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