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Lemon Curd Muffins

Irresistibly Sweet Lemon Curd Muffins to Brighten Your Day

These Lemon Curd Muffins are a delightful morning pick-me-up, zesty and sweet, perfect for anyone longing for homemade goodness.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • muffin pan
  • Double Boiler
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins

  • ¼ cups Butter room temperature
  • 1 cups Sugar to sweeten muffins
  • 2 large Eggs fresh
  • ⅔ cups Greek Yogurt adds creaminess
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract for flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest brings fresh aroma
  • ¼ cups Lemon Juice for tartness
  • 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour base for muffins
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder for rise
  • ¼ teaspoon Baking Soda balances acidity
  • ½ teaspoon Salt enhances flavors

For the Filling & Topping

  • ⅓ cups Lemon Curd for center
  • ¾ cups Streusel Topping for topping
  • 1 cups Powdered Sugar for glaze
  • 1 tablespoon Milk or Cream for glaze

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Make the Lemon Curd by whisking egg yolks, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a double boiler until thickened. Whisk in cold butter until melted. Cool while preparing muffin batter.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
  • Prepare the dry ingredients by whisking together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  • Cream the butter until fluffy, gradually mix in the sugar until light and creamy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in Greek yogurt, vanilla, lemon zest, and juice until smooth.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients gently, being careful not to over-mix.
  • Scoop batter into muffin cups halfway, add lemon curd, then top with more batter.
  • Sprinkle streusel topping over each muffin and press slightly to adhere.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Adjust baking time if necessary.
  • Cool muffins in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack and glaze with whisked powdered sugar and milk.

Notes

For the best results, use room-temperature butter and avoid over-mixing the batter. Homemade lemon curd elevates the flavor of these muffins.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword Breakfast, easy recipe, homemade, Lemon Curd Muffins, muffins, snack
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