Ingredients
3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 large egg1-1/4 cups whole milk1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/4 teaspoon almond extract1/4 cup strawberry jam
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar until smooth; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. In another small bowl, whisk the egg, milk, brown sugar, butter, lemon zest and almond extract. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
Spoon half of the batter into greased muffin cups. Top each with 1 tablespoon cream cheese mixture and 1 teaspoon jam. Top with remaining batter.
Bake 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
