Cupcakes with lemon curd
Lemon Curd Cupcake Recipe: A Citrus Delight
If you're looking for a quick and tasty dessert, these lemon curd cupcakes are the perfect choice. These fluffy muffins are filled with a smooth and refreshing lemon cream, giving them a vibrant taste and unforgettable texture. Here’s how to make them step by step.
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Baking time: 25 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Number of servings: 12 cupcakes
Ingredients for cupcakes:
- 115 g margarine or butter (for a richer taste, you can choose butter)
- 200 g flour
- 100 g sugar
- 120 ml milk (my suggestion is to use whole milk for a creamier texture)
- 10 g baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 vanilla extract (optional, but recommended for extra flavor)
Ingredients for lemon curd:
- 1 egg
- 1 lemon (juice and grated zest)
- 50 g butter
- 60 g sugar
- 100 ml whipped cream (for decoration)
Preparing the lemon curd:
1. In a small saucepan, add the butter and sugar. Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar completely dissolves.
2. Beat the egg in a separate bowl, then add it to the saucepan along with the lemon juice and grated zest.
3. Continue to stir constantly over low heat. This step is crucial to avoid curdling the egg. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Once the lemon curd is ready, let it cool completely before use.
Preparing the cupcakes:
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Prepare a muffin tray with 12 paper or silicone liners.
2. In a large bowl, mix the eggs with the sugar until the mixture becomes light in color and fluffy.
3. Add the melted margarine (or butter) and milk. Mix the composition well.
4. In another bowl, sift the flour together with the baking powder. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and gently mix.
5. Finally, add the vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
6. Distribute the batter into the muffin liners, filling them about 2/3 full to allow them to rise nicely.
7. Bake the cupcakes in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
8. After baking, remove them from the liners and let them cool completely.
Assembling the cupcakes:
1. Once the cupcakes have cooled, gently cut off the top of each muffin.
2. Using a teaspoon, scoop out the inside of the muffin, leaving enough space to add the lemon curd.
3. Fill each cupcake with a teaspoon of the prepared lemon curd.
4. Put the top back on and decorate with whipped cream on top. You can also add a thin slice of lemon or lemon zest for an elegant touch.
Serving suggestion: These lemon curd cupcakes are perfect for parties or as a refined dessert after dinner. You can pair them with herbal tea for a complete experience.
Personalized option: Instead of lemon curd, you can experiment with lime or orange to create a variant with a different aromatic profile. You can also add chocolate chips to the batter for a sweet surprise.
These lemon curd cupcakes are a delicious and simple choice, perfect for any occasion. The tangy taste of lemon perfectly combines with the sweetness of the muffins, creating a dessert that you will surely love!
Ingredients: Dough: 115 g margarine/butter 200 g flour 100 g sugar 120 ml milk 10 g baking powder 2 eggs vanilla Lemon curd: 1 egg 1 lemon 50 g butter 60 g sugar + 100 ml whipped cream
