Description
Lemon Curd Muffins are the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, making them a delightful addition to any meal. With a soft, fluffy texture and a generous dollop of homemade lemon curd filling, these muffins offer a refreshing burst of citrus flavor in every bite. Topped with a crunchy streusel crumb and drizzled with glaze, they are as visually appealing as they are delicious. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this recipe is straightforward and approachable for bakers of all skill levels. Indulge in these delightful treats that are sure to impress family and friends at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 egg yolks
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 6 Tablespoons sugar
- 6 Tablespoons 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
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 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
- 1–2 Tablespoons milk (or cream)
Instructions
- Prepare the lemon curd by whisking egg yolks, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a double boiler until thickened. Stir in cold butter until melted; cool.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin pan with liners.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in one bowl. In another bowl, cream room temperature butter and sugar; add eggs one at a time along with yogurt, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and juice.
- Mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill muffin liners halfway with batter; add a tablespoon of cooled lemon curd in the center and top with more batter.
- Add streusel topping before baking for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with milk until smooth; drizzle over cooled muffins.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg