Strawberry Lemon Muffins Glaze (Printable Version)

Soft muffins with strawberries, lemon zest and a sweet-tart glaze for a fresh and vibrant brunch option.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - Zest of 1 large lemon

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1/2 cup whole milk
09 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
10 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted unsalted butter
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Fruit

13 - 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced

→ Glaze

14 - 1 cup powdered sugar
15 - 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
16 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, yogurt or sour cream, oil or melted butter, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently stir until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Gently fold diced strawberries into the batter to distribute evenly.
06 - Spoon batter evenly into prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
08 - Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest in a bowl until smooth and pourable. Adjust consistency with additional lemon juice or sugar as needed.
10 - Drizzle prepared glaze over cooled muffins and serve.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • The zesty glaze is the secret that wakes up the strawberry sweetness.
  • They stay moist for days so you can bake ahead and surprise your guests.
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter will make your muffins dense – stir gently and stop early.
  • Lining the muffin tin prevents sticking and gives a prettier finish than just greasing.
03 -
  • Dice strawberries small so they don't weigh down the batter.
  • Try adding a pinch of lemon extract for even livelier flavor if you're craving more citrus.
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