Description
Lemon Meringue Cupcakes with Lemon Curd Filling are the perfect blend of tangy and sweet, presenting a delightful treat that elevates any occasion. These light and fluffy cupcakes boast a zesty lemon curd filling and a cloud-like meringue topping, creating an irresistible dessert that promises to impress. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply indulging in a Tuesday treat, these cupcakes bring sunshine to any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature
- Zest and juice of 2 lemons (fresh)
- 1/4 cup sugar (for meringue)
- Lemon curd filling (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with lemon zest and juice.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before adding lemon curd filling and topping with meringue.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg