Description
These light and fluffy lemon muffins are a delightful treat, topped with a generous dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of fresh lemon zest. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, these muffins combine bright citrus flavors with a creamy topping for a refreshing twist.
Ingredients
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For the Muffins:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup sugar (plus extra for sprinkling on top)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest (plus extra for garnish)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Garnish:
- Lemon zest
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Muffins:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the milk, melted butter, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined (do not overmix).
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups and sprinkle the tops with extra sugar for a sweet crunch.
- Bake:
- Bake the muffins for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Whipped Cream Topping:
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Transfer the whipped cream to a piping bag for easier topping (or spoon it on directly).
- Assemble the Muffins:
- Once the muffins are cool, top each muffin with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
- Garnish with freshly grated lemon zest for a bright, zesty finish.
- Optionally, dust lightly with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Ensure not to overmix the muffin batter for the best texture.
- For a more intense lemon flavor, you can increase the lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg