Easy and Delicious Lemon Muffins: Perfect for Breakfast or a Snack

If you're looking for a refreshing and tangy treat that's perfect for breakfast or a snack, try making these Lemon Muffins. They're not just a dessert; they're a healthy start to your day, packed with the goodness of yogurt and a hint of lemon zest. Plus, the creamy lemon curd and cream cheese add a delightful twist. And let's not forget the cake decoration part, where you can add a sprinkle of pistachios for a crunchy, nutty finish.

Ingredients:

- 1 egg

- 30g cane sugar

- 1 lemon peel

- 25g honey

- 50g Taihaku sesame oil

- 50g unsweetened yogurt

- 120g light flour

- 3g baking powder

- 15g milk

- 15g Dekuyper Citron Geneva

- Lemon curd (to taste)

- 50g cream cheese

Icing/Finishing:

- 20g powdered sugar

- 1 tsp lemon juice (strained)

- Chopped pistachios (to taste)

Instructions:

1. Beat the egg at room temperature, then mix in cane sugar and lemon zest. Add honey, sesame oil, and yogurt, mixing well without using a whisk. Gradually add sesame oil in batches.

2. Sift the flour and baking powder, then mix in half of the mixture. Slowly add milk and liqueur, followed by the remaining flour.

3. Pour about 1/3 of the batter into a muffin tin lined with a glassine case. Add cubed cream cheese and lemon curd, then repeat with the remaining batter and curd.

4. Bake at 180℃ for about 25 minutes. Adjust the time and temperature based on your oven.

5. For the icing, mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until stiff enough to draw a line. Add pistachios for decoration.

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