LEMON MERINGUE MUFFINS

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These muffins taste like a favorite pie of mine. The meringue adds a unique flavor.-Nancy Kearney, Massillon, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup sugar, divided
2 large eggs, room temperature
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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and 2/3 cup sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in yogurt, lemon juice, zest and extract., 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 400°., 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., Spread or pipe meringue onto muffins. Bake 6-8 minutes longer or until meringue is golden brown. , Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Nicholas Riley
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These muffins were amazing! The lemon flavor was perfect and the meringue topping was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.


Eite islam
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I'm always looking for new muffin recipes and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The muffins were light and fluffy with a delicious lemon flavor. The meringue topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Karan Chy
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These muffins are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love the way the lemon and meringue flavors complement each other.


Md Nayeem Hasan
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I've made these muffins several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Lucas Jewkes
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These muffins were a big hit at my brunch party. Everyone loved the combination of lemon and meringue.


Caster Kiff
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YUM! These muffins were so good! The lemon meringue topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Emmanuel
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These muffins were delicious! The meringue topping was perfectly browned and the lemon flavor was just right. I will definitely be making these again.


Cedric Tanner
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I'm not a baker, but these muffins were super easy to make and they turned out really well. The lemon flavor is subtle but definitely there. I'll definitely make these again.


Athar Bagwaya
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This recipe was easy to follow and the muffins turned out great! I love the tangy lemon flavor. Next time, I might add some blueberries for a little extra sweetness.


Florence Rongi
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These muffins were a hit with my family! They're so light and fluffy, with a perfect balance of lemon and meringue. I'll definitely be making these again.