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Lemon Curd Muffins

Lemon Curd Muffins

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Indulge in the delightful, zesty flavors of Lemon Curd Muffins, a perfect blend of fluffy texture and refreshing citrus taste. These muffins are filled with homemade lemon curd and topped with a sweet glaze and crunchy streusel crumb, making them an ideal choice for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or treating yourself to something special, these muffins will impress anyone who loves lemon.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 muffins 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 egg yolks
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 6 Tablespoons sugar
  • ¼ cup cold butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 6 Tablespoons melted unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/3 cup room temperature unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 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. Prepare the lemon curd by whisking egg yolks, sugar, lemon zest, and juice over a double boiler until thickened (about 10 minutes). Cool and mix in cold butter.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with liners.
  3. Combine dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt) in one bowl.
  4. In another bowl, cream room-temperature butter with sugars; add eggs one at a time followed by yogurt, vanilla, lemon zest, and juice.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fill muffin cups halfway with batter; add a tablespoon of cool lemon curd in the center and top with more batter until three-quarters full.
  7. Add streusel topping and bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
  • Author: Emma Moyer
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 130mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: <1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg
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