Description
Lemon Curd Muffins are a delightful treat that brightens up any moment of your day. Bursting with refreshing lemon flavor and enriched with a luscious homemade lemon curd filling, these muffins are perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or dessert. The sweet glaze on top adds a lovely finish, making every bite a delightful experience. Easy to make and versatile enough to impress guests or enjoy at home, these muffins can be customized with add-ins like blueberries or poppy seeds for a unique twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 egg yolks
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (cold and cut into pieces)
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 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
Instructions
- Prepare the lemon curd by whisking egg yolks, sugar, lemon zest, and juice over simmering water until thickened. Stir in cold butter until melted and let cool.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with liners.
- Combine dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt) in one bowl.
- Cream room temperature butter and sugars in another bowl; add eggs, Greek yogurt, lemon zest, and juice.
- Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fill muffin liners halfway with batter, add a tablespoon of cooled lemon curd in the center, then top with more batter.
- Bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Make the glaze by mixing powdered sugar and milk; drizzle over cooled muffins.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg