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
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
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Nicholas Riley
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]These muffins were a big hit at my brunch party. Everyone loved the combination of lemon and meringue.
Caster Kiff
[email protected]YUM! These muffins were so good! The lemon meringue topping was the perfect finishing touch.
Emmanuel
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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.