Lemon Meringue Muffin

Lemon Meringue Muffin

Indulge in these Lemon Meringue Muffins, a sattvic treat that marries the lusciousness of lemon with a hint of coconut sweetness.
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: muffin
Servings: 12 serving

Equipment

Muffin tin
Whisk

Ingredients

For the Muffins:

  • 2 cups spelt flour or whole wheat pastry flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Himalayan pink salt
  • 1/3 cup ghee melted
  • 1/2 cup raw honey or maple syrup
  • 1 cup homemade sattvic yogurt or plant-based yogurt
  • Zest of 2 organic lemons
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

For the Lemon Curd Filling:

  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup raw honey or maple syrup
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 cup ghee

For the Meringue:

Instructions

Muffins:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, mix melted ghee with honey or maple syrup, then stir in yogurt, lemon zest, juice, and vanilla.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring just until incorporated.

Lemon Curd:

  • In a saucepan, whisk lemon juice, zest, honey, eggs, and ghee over medium heat.
  • Cook until thickened, then cool to room temperature and chill.

Meringue:

  • Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
  • Gradually add coconut sugar, beating until stiff peaks.

Assemble:

  • Fill muffin cups halfway with batter, add a spoonful of lemon curd, then cover with more batter.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool muffins, top with meringue using a piping bag or spoon.
  • Brown the meringue with a torch or under a broiler for 1-2 minutes.
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06/10/2024 12:05 pm GMT

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