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Soft sweet cheese muffin baked golden brown, sprinkled with vanilla and powdered sugar
Sweet cheese muffin with light, vanilla batter and sprinkled with powdered sugar

Lemon Sweet Cheese Muffins

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts

The muffin is the king of 'mixed batters': quick, foolproof, and infinitely variable. In this version, the sour freshness of Farmer's cheese meets soft batter. The cheese adds not just flavor but moisture, so these little cakes stay soft for days – if there are any left for the next day.

🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 5 servings
🔥 Calories 210 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Muffin tin
  • Muffin liners
  • Two mixing bowls (one for dry, one for wet ingredients)

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line the muffin tin with paper liners.

Tip: A hot oven is essential for the baking powder to activate immediately (gas production) and lift the batter.
2 ✓

In one bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt.

Tip: Mixing ensures the baking powder is distributed evenly so the muffin isn't lopsided.
3 ✓

In the other bowl, beat the eggs with sugar, then add milk, melted butter, crumbled cheese, and lemon zest.

Tip: Lemon zest essential oils counterbalance the heaviness of cheese and egg.
4 ✓

Pour the wet mixture into the dry and fold loosely with a fork or spatula.

Tip: DO NOT use a mixer! If you overmix, the gluten structure becomes too strong, and the muffin will be dense and chewy. It should remain slightly lumpy!
5 ✓

Portion the batter into the molds (filling about three-quarters full).

Tip: Space is needed for rising.
6 ✓

Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick test comes out clean.

Tip: Do not open the oven door in the first 15 minutes, or the batter might collapse.
7 ✓

Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then move to a rack.

Tip: If left in the hot tin, the bottom might get soggy from steam.

Recipe FAQ

Why did the muffin turn out flat?
You likely mixed the batter too long after adding flour. Only fold until the flour just disappears!
Can I use cottage cheese?
Yes, dry curd cottage cheese or ricotta works well! The curds form little white islands in the batter, which is texturally exciting.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Farmer's Cheese or Ricotta
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter (lukewarm)
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest