Description
Are you ready to elevate your morning routine with a burst of citrusy goodness and plump, juicy blueberries? Look no further than our Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Muffins recipe!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups of All Purpose Flour
- 1 cup of Sugar
- 1/2 Teaspoon of Baking Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon of Baking Soda
- 1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt
- 2 Zested Lemons
- 1/2 cup of Unsalted Butter - Room Temperature
- 1 cup of Part Skim Ricotta Cheese
- 1 Egg
- 1 Tablespoon of Lemon Juice
- 1 Teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup of Blueberries
- 1 Tablespoon of Turbinado Sugar or Demerara Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners. This recipe makes about 18 full size muffins.
- In a medium size bowl whisk together - flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt - set aside.
- In a small bowl combine granulated sugar and lemon zest. Rub sugar and lemon zest together with your fingers and set aside.
- In a large bowl use an electric mixer or standing mixer to beat your butter and sugar and lemon zest mixture together on low speed until light & fluffy about 2 minutes - Add in your ricotta cheese beat until smooth - add in your egg, fresh lemon juice and vanilla extract and mix.
- Add your dry ingredients to your mixing bowl and blend until combined. Fold in your blueberries with a rubber spatula gently.
- Evenly divide your batter among the prepared muffins cups - sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
- Bake until golden brown about 25-30 minutes - remove and let cool to room temperature on a wire rack - serving size one muffin. Happy Baking!
Notes
- Choose Fresh Ingredients: Opt for plump, juicy blueberries and zesty lemons for maximum flavor.
- Creamy Ricotta Perfection: Use high-quality, creamy ricotta cheese for moist and tender muffins.
- Balanced Moisture: Combine coconut milk and full-fat whole milk for a rich and creamy texture.
- Zesty Lemon Zest: Enhance the lemony goodness with a teaspoon of fresh lemon zest for that burst of flavor.
- Streusel Topping Magic: Create a crunchy, sweet topping using coconut oil, brown sugar, and a touch of lemon sugar for a delightful contrast.
- Gently Fold Blueberries: Carefully fold fresh blueberries into the batter to prevent them from bursting and ensure even distribution.
- Mindful Mixing: Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain a light and fluffy texture in your muffins.
- Perfect Portions: Fill muffin cups two-thirds full to achieve the ideal muffin shape while allowing room for the streusel topping to shine.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, ensuring they're fully cooked yet moist.
- Storage Savvy: Store leftovers in an airtight container to preserve freshness and keep them moist for longer. Enjoy these lemon blueberry ricotta muffins as a delightful treat or quick breakfast option!
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 25 Minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 176
- Sugar: 13.4 g
- Sodium: 83.9 mg
- Fat: 6.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 26.4 g
- Protein: 3.6 g
- Cholesterol: 28.2 mg