Brunch Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe

Name: Brunch Cream Cheese Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup white sugar; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest; 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 eggs; 3/4 cup milk; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup white sugar; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup white sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Oil bottoms only of medium muffin tins.
2
Mix together cream cheese, 1/4 cup white sugar, lemon peel, vanilla, and 1 egg with an electric mixer. Set filling aside.
3
In a large bowl, mix together flour, 1/3 cup white sugar, baking powder, and salt until well blended. Beat remaining egg, and stir in milk and oil; pour into flour mixture, and stir until moistened. Fill muffin cups about 1/2 full. Spoon 1 teaspoon filling onto batter. Top with batter to 3/4 full.
4
Bake 30 to 35 minutes. Don't brown these; muffins should be light in color. Roll while still hot in sifted confectioners' sugar.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Brunch Cream Cheese Muffins falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Brunch Cream Cheese Muffins

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