Description
Lemon Curd Muffins are a delightful combination of sweet and tangy flavors that will brighten your day. These muffins are filled with homemade lemon curd and topped with a crunchy streusel crumb, making them the perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack. With their vibrant citrus flavor and fluffy texture, these muffins are sure to satisfy your cravings and impress your family and friends. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to serve any time, they are a fantastic addition to your baking repertoire. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature, drizzled with a simple glaze for an extra touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 egg yolks
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ cup cold butter (cut into pieces)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Streusel topping (optional)
- Powdered sugar for glaze
- Milk for glaze
Instructions
- Make the Lemon Curd: In a double boiler, whisk egg yolks, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until thickened (about 10 minutes). Stir in cold butter until melted. Let cool.
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, cream butter and sugar; add eggs one at a time along with yogurt, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and juice.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until incorporated.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon batter into liners halfway; add a tablespoon of lemon curd, then cover with more batter.
- Add Streusel Topping: Sprinkle streusel on top of each muffin and gently press down.
- Bake: Bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Make Glaze: Mix powdered sugar with milk for desired consistency; drizzle over cooled muffins.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg