Lemon Meringue Muffins Recipe

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

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Lemon Meringue Muffins Recipe
  • Prep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min.
  • Yield: 12 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar, divided
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 egg whites

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and 2/3 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the yogurt, lemon juice, peel and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture just until moistened.
  • Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 18 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved.
  • Transfer meringue to a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of bag. Pipe onto muffins. Bake 5-8 minutes longer or until meringue is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the muffin comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 1 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 muffin equals 188 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 52 mg cholesterol, 135 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Lemon Meringue Muffins in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2008, p176

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Reviewed on May. 04, 2011 by jlw21_1783

Loved them. The batter was amazing and I had to force myself to actually bake them. Not to heavy or to sweet either.


Reviewed on Apr. 06, 2011 by kristyskreations

This was a great recipe. My husband loves lemon meringue pie and he thought these were a close second. The meringue did not weep, although I just made them a few hours ago. The only change I would make next time is to maybe fill the inside with some lemon curd.


Reviewed on Apr. 05, 2011 by minniecat38

I thought these were really good. I used limes instead of lemons, because that's what I had on hand, and wow! So tasty! The meringue actually did NOT get weepy overnight in the fridge, so no worries there! I can't wait to make these again, this is definitely a keeper!


Reviewed on Apr. 01, 2011 by LeilaS

I made these for the second time tonight, they're really wonderful! I didn't have very much luck with the meringue the other night, so I pulled out some meringue powder and used that tonight. PERFECT!!


Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2011 by ladybug820

I made this tonight and it is very very dry. I was very dissapointed as I expected a moist refreshing lemon pie taste. Not moist at all just DRY.


Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2011 by talbotcolleen

please disregard this comment. I was just checking to see whether comment would be posted without rating recipe. My apologies.


Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2011 by tinklmom

The meringue was not an issue with me ..the cupcake was so delicious it didn't matter what was on top of it! The meringue made it unique for a cupcake.


Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2011 by AngelRyan75

Delicious! Thanks so much for sharing. I love using yogurt in recipes it makes them so moist! All you "non" tasters of this recipe please quit posting your concerns because once you make them for yourself you will know not to worry about the meringue because they disappear ( the muffins that is :0)


Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2011 by terilee

I'm not a big fan of meringue either. I'm gonna try mixing the egg whites into the batter instead of putting it in meringue. Will let you know how it turns out.


Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2011 by finalboss

laino, you can review without rating. and was there a point to that other than to complain about an issue that didn't really exist?

also, my sister made these for a part. didn't turn out so great, but i think it's just because it's her. :( she doesn't have much experience outside of hamburger helper & tollhouse break apart & bake cookies. i'll try these soon & report back. they look delicious!

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