Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins

Now cheesecake's for breakfast! They're fresh lemony muffin wrapped around a cream cheese center. They are tasty for breakfast or tea, but also work well for an evening treat with a fruity mixed drink on a night in.

Step 1: Ingredients and Equipment

2 eggs
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp lemon extract
3 tbsp lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups flour
8 oz cream cheese - try to get a block instead of a tub
powdered sugar for dusting

muffin pan with optional liners

Comments

[Rchik235]

how many does your recipe make?

[enshrina]

I'm not sure if you understand how amazing this looks and how many of these I am going to make and not share.

[whisperonthewind]

I had something like this except with pumpkin muffins, and they were yummy, so now I have to try this. I love lemon muffins!

[MsJaxFla]

Okay, I have 4 oz block cream cheese, going to make half the recipe right now. I am so excited...... can not wait.

[technoplastique]

Yay! I hope they turned out awesome!

[chrismears]

I just made these. They're quite a nice muffin. I was lazy and opted to just leave my cheese exposed. I think next time I might be tempted to try:
1 half fill the cup
2 add the cheese
3 finish filling the cup

These muffins are quite nice. Thanks for sharing this.

[technoplastique]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[Shanti Mama]

Any suggestions on a replacement for the lemon extract? I live in Kathmandu and we don't have it here. Also, everything else is "real food" (more or less) and would rather not use the long shelf life extract.
Thanks.

[technoplastique]

If you can get fresh lemons you could just use the grated zest instead (a tablespoon of zest should be about equivalent.) If you can't get fresh lemon I would just double the lemon juice!

[Shanti Mama]

Thanks. We have LOTS of fresh lemons and want to use just those for this recipe. Will let you know how they turn out.

[doodle961]

this sounds wonderful, will be making it very soon :)

[MsJaxFla]

I have yet to make them........ but they are definitely calling my name. Sound wonderful...... my cup of tea so to type.

[Nanascake]

I have looked very closely at your recipe, and I cannot find an amount for the flour anywhere. How much is used in this recipe?
I am very anxious to try these muffins
Thanks

[technoplastique]

I fixed it! You need 2 cups of flour. I can't believe I left that off the list, thank you!

[Nanascake]

Happens to the best of us. Thanks for fixing so quickly. Going to try very soon.
Happy baking!

[technoplastique]

But it's not supposed to happen to me ;-) I hope yours turn out fantastic!

[Penolopy Bulnick]

Beautifully delicious!

[technoplastique]

Thank you!