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Lemon Curd Muffins

Lemon Curd Muffins that Brighten Your Day

Delight in these Lemon Curd Muffins that transform your breakfast into a citrusy celebration.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Batter
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Can be substituted with sour cream or buttermilk.
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 0.75 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the batter.
  • 2 large Eggs Ensure they are room temperature.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest Use fresh zest for best results.
  • 0.5 cup Lemon Juice Provides tartness and moisture.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Gives structure.
  • 1.5 tsp Baking Powder
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
For the Streusel Topping
  • 0.25 cup Brown Sugar Adds richness.
  • 0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour Provides texture.
  • 0.33 cup Melted Butter Cool before mixing.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Can substitute with a sugar alternative.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Muffin tin
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the streusel topping by combining brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and melted butter. Refrigerate.
  2. Make the muffin batter by beating unsalted butter and sugar, then adding eggs, lemon zest, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  3. Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl and gradually mix with the wet ingredients until just combined.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F and fill muffin cups with batter halfway, add lemon curd, and top with remaining batter.
  5. Sprinkle chilled streusel over each muffin before baking.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool muffins for 5 minutes, then drizzle with glaze before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These muffins are perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. Don’t forget to experiment with variations like adding poppy seeds for a twist.

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