Lemon Meringue Muffins Recipe

Name: Lemon Meringue Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 cup sugar, divided; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract; 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2 large egg whites

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup sugar, divided
2 large eggs
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 large egg whites

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. In a large bowl, cream butter and 2/3 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in yogurt, lemon juice, zest and extract.
2
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and baking soda. Add to creamed mixture; stir just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake 17-19 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from the oven. Increase oven setting to 400u00b0.
3
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form.
4
Spread or pipe meringue onto muffins. Bake 6-8 minutes longer or until meringue is golden brown.
5
Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons butter, softened, 1 cup sugar, divided, 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup plain yogurt, and more.

Yes, Lemon Meringue Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon Meringue Muffins

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