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Mary Berry Lemon Curd Muffins Recipe

Mary Berry Lemon Curd Muffins recipe
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Mary Berry Lemon Curd Muffins are tender lemon-flavoured muffins filled or topped with lemon curd. They feature a moist sponge made with lemon zest, sugar, flour, and butter, combined with a tangy curd centre that melts during baking.

Ingredients

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  • 200g self-raising flour

  • 150g caster sugar

  • 100g butter (melted)

  • 2 large eggs

  • 120ml milk

  • Zest of 2 lemons

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • Pinch of salt

  • 8–10 tsp lemon curd (for filling or topping)

Optional Topping:

  • Extra lemon curd for drizzling

  • Icing sugar for dusting

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the muffin tin

Line the muffin tray with paper cases and set aside so the batter can be filled immediately after mixing.

Step 2: Combine the dry ingredients

Mix the self-raising flour, baking powder, salt, and caster sugar in a bowl to ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed.

Step 3: Mix the wet ingredients

Whisk together melted butter, eggs, milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.

Step 4: Fold the mixtures together

Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing only until the batter comes together to keep the muffins fluffy.

Step 5: Fill the cases halfway

Spoon a small amount of batter into each muffin case, creating a base layer for the lemon curd.

Step 6: Add the lemon curd

Place 1 teaspoon of lemon curd in the centre of each muffin case, keeping it away from the edges to avoid leaking.

Step 7: Cover with remaining batter

Add more muffin batter on top, ensuring the curd is completely sealed inside.

Step 8: Bake the muffins

Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 18–20 minutes until the muffins rise, turn golden, and feel springy when touched.

Step 9: Cool and finish

Cool the muffins on a wire rack, then drizzle extra lemon curd or dust with icing sugar if desired.

Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-lemon-curd-muffins/