Lemon Muffins with Lime Cream

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Lemon Muffins with Lime Cream

These lemon muffins are incredibly soft and moist, made with whole pureed lemons for a vibrant citrus flavor. They're generously topped with a rich, tangy lime cream cheese frosting, offering a delightful double-citrus experience. Perfect for a sweet breakfast treat or a lovely dessert.

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6,073kcal

12 Portions · 1,699 g

Protein
85 g
Carbohydrates
780 g
Fat
282 g
Fiber
17 g
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12

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  • All-Purpose Flour300 grams
  • Lemons2
  • Eggs4
  • Granulated sugar240 grams
  • Whole milk150 milliliters
  • Vegetable Oil135 milliliters
  • Baking Powder9 grams
  • Baking Soda4 grams
  • Fine salt4 grams
  • Vanilla Extract9 milliliters
  • Full-fat cream cheese300 grams
  • Unsalted Butter75 grams
  • Powdered Sugar300 grams
  • Lime Juice10 milliliters
  • Lime zest5 grams

Muffin Preparation

  1. 1

    Place the 2 large lemons in a pot of water.

  2. 2

    Boil the lemons for 20 minutes until softened.

    Timer20 min
  3. 3

    Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).

  4. 4

    Remove any seeds from the boiled lemons.

  5. 5

    Blend the entire deseeded lemons into a smooth puree.

  6. 6

    In a large bowl, whisk the 4 large eggs and 240g granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and frothy.

  7. 7

    Stir in the 150ml whole milk, 135ml vegetable oil, 7ml vanilla extract, and the lemon puree.

  8. 8

    In a separate bowl, combine the sifted 300g all-purpose flour, 9g baking powder, 4g baking soda, and 4g fine salt.

  9. 9

    Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Baking

  1. 10

    Line a muffin tin with paper liners.

  2. 11

    Fill each muffin liner about three-quarters full with batter.

  3. 12

    Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

    Timer22 min
  4. 13

    Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.

Lime Cream Frosting

  1. 14

    In a large bowl, beat the chilled 300g full-fat cream cheese and softened 75g unsalted butter until smooth and well combined.

  2. 15

    Gradually add the sifted 300g powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture on low speed.

  3. 16

    Mix in the 10ml lime juice, 5g lime zest, and 2ml vanilla extract.

  4. 17

    Increase the mixer speed to high and whip the frosting for about 1 minute until it is stiff and fluffy.

    Timer1 min
  5. 18

    Transfer the lime cream frosting to a piping bag and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.

    Timer15 min

Assembly and Finishing

  1. 19

    Pipe a small amount of the lime cream frosting into the center of each cooled muffin.

  2. 20

    Pipe additional frosting on top of each muffin.

  3. 21

    Decorate each muffin with a fresh lime slice.

  4. 22

    As an alternative, you can use whipping cream to create swirls on top of the muffins instead of the lime cream frosting.

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