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Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins

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  • Author: asma
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins are a delightful, gluten-free treat bursting with zesty lemon flavor and a rich, cheesecake-like filling. Topped with a buttery streusel crumb and finished with a tangy lemon glaze, these muffins are the perfect balance of sweetness and citrusy freshness. Whether for breakfast, dessert, or a midday snack, these soft and moist muffins bring sunshine to any day!

Ingredients

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Muffins

  • 2 1/2 cups gluten-free flour blend
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup Greek yogurt
  • 5 1/3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon extract

Streusel Topping

  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup gluten-free flour blend
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest

Lemon Glaze

  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat & Prepare
    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
    • Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease with nonstick spray.
  2. Make the Muffin Batter
    • In a large bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
    • In another bowl, whisk eggs, vanilla, Greek yogurt, melted butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
    • Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  3. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling
    • In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and lemon extract until smooth.
  4. Assemble the Muffins
    • Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter.
    • Add a spoonful of cream cheese filling to the center.
    • Top with remaining batter to cover the filling.
  5. Make the Streusel Topping
    • In a small bowl, mix melted butter, flour, sugar, and lemon zest until crumbly.
    • Sprinkle over muffins.
  6. Bake
    • Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
    • Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. Prepare the Lemon Glaze
    • Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
    • Drizzle over cooled muffins.

Notes

  • Use a high-quality gluten-free flour blend for the best texture.
  • For extra lemon flavor, add an additional teaspoon of lemon zest to the batter.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://yumandjoy.com/lemon-cream-cheese-muffins/