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Lemon Curd Muffins

Lemon Curd Muffins

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Lemon Curd Muffins are a delightful fusion of tangy lemon flavor and creamy filling, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or desserts. These light and fluffy muffins are generously filled with homemade lemon curd and topped with a sweet glaze, making them a must-try for any lemon lover.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 egg yolks
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 6 Tablespoons sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (cold and cut in pieces)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ⅔ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Grated zest from 1 lemon
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 12 Tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Make the lemon curd by whisking egg yolks, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a double boiler until thickened, then mix in cold butter and let cool.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
  3. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  4. In another bowl, cream room temperature butter with sugar until smooth; add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract, Greek yogurt, lemon zest, and juice.
  5. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fill muffin cups halfway with batter; add a tablespoon of cooled lemon curd on top and cover with more batter.
  7. Sprinkle streusel topping generously over each muffin.
  8. Bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Author: Mia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin (80g)
  • Calories: 240
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg