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Lemon Curd Muffins - A Zesty Treat

Enjoy these soft and fluffy lemon curd muffins, bursting with citrus flavor. A perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess for a delightful treat.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Breakfast Muffins, Citrus Desserts, Easy Muffin Recipe, Homemade Muffins, Lemon Curd Recipes, Lemon Muffins, sweet treats
Servings: 12 muffins
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup lemon curd (for filling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, salt, and baking powder.
  3. In another bowl, whisk melted butter, milk, eggs, vanilla, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
  4. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Spoon half of the batter into the muffin liners.
  6. Add a teaspoon of lemon curd to the center of each muffin.
  7. Top with the remaining batter and smooth the tops.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Let muffins cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For extra flavor, dust the muffins with powdered sugar or drizzle with a light lemon glaze.