Description
Lemon Curd Muffins are a delightful treat that perfectly combines tangy lemon curd with a soft, fluffy muffin base. Topped with a crunchy streusel crumb and finished with a sweet glaze, these muffins are ideal for any occasion—whether enjoyed as a breakfast staple, midday snack, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 egg yolks
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 6 tablespoons sugar (for curd)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for batter)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ¾ cup sugar (for batter)
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Grated zest from 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ¾ cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream
Instructions
- Make the lemon curd: In a double boiler, combine egg yolks, sugar, lemon zest, and juice. Stir until thickened, then whisk in cold butter.
- Prepare the muffin batter: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar; add eggs, yogurt, and zest. Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
- Assemble: Fill muffin liners halfway with batter; add lemon curd; cover with more batter.
- Bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown. Let cool before glazing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg