• 1 4 oz. pkg. softened cream cheese
• 2 Tbs. sugar
• 1 Tbs. lemon juice
• 1 egg
• 1 1/4 C. milk
• 1/2 C. melted margarine
• 1 tsp. grated lemon zest
• 2 1/2 C. flour
• 1/2 C. sugar
• 3 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt

In a bowl cream together cream cheese, sugar and lemon juice. Set aside. In another bowl, beat egg lightly with a fork; add milk, margarine and zest. In another bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add egg mixture; stir until blended. Spoon batter into prepared muffin tin, filling half full. Place 1 Tbs. cheese mixture over each; top with remaining batter. Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 20 minutes.

From: Firelight Inn, Duluth, MN