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Lemon Curd Muffins

Heavenly Lemon Curd Muffins for a Bright Start

Delicious Lemon Curd Muffins that perfectly combine sweetness and citrus zest, ideal for breakfast or a snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 26 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 11 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 1 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup Butter Cold, unsalted
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Makes soft texture
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Regular sugar
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Optional white sugar substitute
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Can swap with sour cream
  • 2 Eggs At room temperature
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract Opt for pure for best flavor
For the Streusel Topping
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust according to taste
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar For a crunchy texture
  • 1 cup Flour Forms streusel base
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter Incorporate well
For the Lemon Curd
  • 4 Egg Yolks For rich texture
  • 3/4 cup Sugar Balances tartness
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed, main ingredient
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest Freshly grated
  • 1/4 cup Butter Whisk until fully melted

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • whisk
  • double boiler

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Step 1: Prepare the Streusel Topping: In a medium bowl, mix together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and all-purpose flour until evenly combined. Add melted butter and stir until crumbly. Chill the mixture.
  2. Step 2: Make the Lemon Curd: In a double boiler, whisk egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest for about 10 minutes until thick. Remove from heat and whisk in butter until melted. Cool and refrigerate.
  3. Step 3: Prepare the Muffin Batter: Beat cold butter until creamy. Gradually add granulated sugar, mixing well. Add eggs one by one, then yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Step 5: Fill the Muffin Tins: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin or grease. Spoon half the batter into each cup, add lemon curd, then top with remaining batter and streusel.
  6. Step 6: Bake the Muffins: Bake for 25-26 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing to maintain fluffiness. Customize by adding poppy seeds or almond flour for variation.

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