Lemon Ricotta Muffins
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
10 -12 Muffins
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Course
Breakfast
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Cuisine
International
Lemon Ricotta Muffins
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A recipe for Lemon Ricotta Muffins! These sweet muffins are packed with ricotta cheese and lemon zest/juice for a light and easy breakfast treat.
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons (10 grams) baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (170 grams) ricotta cheese
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) olive oil
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) fresh lemon juice about 2 lemons
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For topping:
- coarse sugar for sprinkling
- sliced almonds
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) freshly squeezed lemon juice
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C). Line 12 muffin tins with non-stick liners or grease with oil.
- In a large bowl, rub the lemon zest into the granulated sugar.
- Mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the ricotta, olive oil, lemon juice, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until light. Fold the wet ingredients into the flour mixture until just combined with no streaks remaining. Be careful not to overmix.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tins about 3/4 full. If using almonds, top the muffins generously with coarse sugar, followed by a few sliced almonds. Place in the preheated oven.
- Cook until lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center, about 14-16 minutes.
- Allow to cool in tins for 5 minutes before removing to wire rack.
To Make the Lemon Glaze:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until combined and no lumps remain. If too thick to drizzle, add a little more lemon juice. If too thin, whisk in a little more powdered sugar.
- Drizzle over room temperature muffins if not using the sliced almonds. Allow to set for a few minutes, and serve the day they are prepared.
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