Cheese Danish Muffins Recipe

Name: Cheese Danish Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 large egg; 1 1/4 cups milk; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of; 2 1/2 cups flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 large egg
1 1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

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Preheat oven to 400*F.
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Have ready 12 greased or paper-lined standard-size muffin cups.
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In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, 2 Tbsp.
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sugar, and lemon juice until fluffy; set aside.
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In another bowl, beat the egg lightly with a fork; add the milk, melted butter, and lemon zest.
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In another bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
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Add the egg mixture just until combined; do not overmix.
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Fill the muffin cups 1/2 full; place 1 Tbsp.
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of the cheese mixture in the center of each cup.
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Cover with remaining batter; bake for 20 minutes, until tops are lightly golden and a toothpick tests out clean.
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Cool 5 minutes in the tins before inverting onto wire racks.
12
Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a lemon glaze, if desired; serve warm or cool.
13
Store covered in the refrigerator; bring to room temperature before serving.

787

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, Cheese Danish Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts 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.

Cheese Danish Muffins

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