Raspberry Muffins with a surprise Lemon Curd centre They're sweet, tangy, colourful and delicious - everything a muffin should be!
Guys. These muffins are EPIC. Amazing. Out of control. Tangy. Sweet. PINK & YELLOW!!! The end, here is the recipe.
Just kidding! But seriously, you need to make these muffins.
Last weekend I had an abundance of lemon curd so I made a batch of blueberry muffins and put a spoonful in the middle. They were so good that they were all gone in a few days and Josh even requested that I make them again straight away. For Josh, who enjoys my baking but never really raves about it (not much of a sweet tooth) that means they were a total hit.
The only problem was that I had used up the last of the blueberries in the first batch. The muffins were good, but not good enough to justify a 2 hour round trip to the supermarket for more frozen berries. Country life huh!
Then I made a discovery. I had frozen raspberries in the freezer. So I though I would substitute them for the blueberries. Best. Decision. EVER! Well, second after telling Josh I'd marry him. Although I'm pretty sure he might now rate it as first equal after eating 3 of these muffins in one sitting.
Let's talk about the recipe. 4 teaspoons may seem like a lot of baking powder but it is the perfect amount to get those round tops without leaving a weird taste. I also like using oil in these muffins rather than butter as they keep the muffins nice and (I'm sorry, I hate this word too) moist and because of the flavours of the raspberries and lemon curd you don't miss the butter taste. Finally, I love using a combination of milk and yoghurt in muffins, but if you only have one or the other, that would probably be fine, just make sure there is ¾ cup of liquid total.
It is also hugely important to remember to not overmix the muffin batter. Fold it very gently until the wet and dry ingredients are only just incorporated. A few floury lumps are fine, because if you overmix the batter, you run the risk of your muffins being like rock cakes. Ok, slight exaggeration but please don't do it! To get the lemon curd in the middle, fill the muffin tins halfway, spoon the lemon curd on top and then fill the rest of the muffin tin with batter, making sure to cover up the lemon curd.
The tanginess of the raspberries is like a surprise in every bite and the spoonful of lemon curd in the middle takes these muffins to the next level.
They're the perfect way to inject a little summer into these cold winter days!
Raspberry & Lemon Curd Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 cups (280 grams) flour
- 4 teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup plain yoghurt (I used Greek)
- ⅓ cup oil
- 1 cup raspberries (frozen or fresh)
- ½ cup lemon curd (bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F and grease a 12 count muffin tin or line with paper cases.
- Add dry ingredients to a medium sized mixing bowl and whisk together until combined.
- In a small bowl whisk together egg, milk, yoghurt & oil.
- Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and pour the wet ingredients in. Mix together gently until barely combined. Add raspberries and fold in gently. DON’T overmix the batter – a few small lumps are fine.
- Fill the muffin tins halfway with batter, add a teaspoon of lemon curd to each muffin and then using the rest of the batter, fill up the muffins tins covering the lemon curd.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes until the tops are starting to brown or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Allow to sit in the muffin tins for 10 minutes before turning out onto a cooling rack.
- Store in an airtight container for 5 days or freeze.
FIona says
Delicious. I mushed up stewed apricots to use instead of instead of lemon curd. Not as tart but tasty substitute.
K says
Delicious…made with some passion fruit curd…partner said they were better than chocolate. Added a little more milk to loosen the batter…used very thick Greek yoghurt
Angela says
Fabulous recipe, moist, light and fluffy with a little extra milk added to the batter. I subbed out the raspberries for a small dollop of cream cheese in the middle with the lemon curd… yum!
Cindy says
OH MY! Incredibly delicious! May be the best muffins I have ever made. I don't know if it made a difference but I added 1/8 tsp salt and used more yogurt (1/2 c) and less milk (1/4 c), that's what I had on hand. I also used blueberries. Next time will try with raspberries. Thank you so much for sharing!!
Sara says
I made these and they tasted good but stuck to the pan so badly that they wouldn’t come out and came apart. I greased the pan and tried making this two times, not sure what the issue was
Laura says
Hi Sara, sometimes muffin tins can be a nuisance, I generally use paper cases as I can never be bothered with muffins sticking!!
Sienna says
Can u do this without yoghurt ?
Laura says
Yes, you can replace the yoghurt with sour cream or with extra milk 🙂
Maria says
Yum, great combo
I've gone with the original with blueberries as it is what I have in the freezer 🙂
Just written recipe out now so I dont have to read off the phone. Off to make another batch now.
Kirsty says
I made these in the weekend. They are absolutely delicious! I've also made your granola today too 🙂 I LOVE cooking from scratch and making new things. I've been making my own pita bread lately and it's a bit too delicious!
Laura says
Wow Kirsty that's awesome!! I'm so glad you like the recipes =) I love making new things from scratch too - it's so satisfying right? I haven't tried pita bread yet...I'll have to give it a go =)
Angela (Divalicious) says
These look utterly delicious and what a great flavour combination! Will rework these in gluten free format for sure!
Laura says
Thanks Angela! Ooo good idea - I don't have any experience with gluten free cooking so you'll have to let me know how you get on! =)
Lucy @ The Two Saving Sisters says
Wowsers - these look absolutely fantastic!
Laura says
Thanks Lucy! They certainly went down a treat in our house 🙂
BreAnna | Crafty Coin says
Love this flavor combination!
Laura says
Thanks BreAnna, I love that I discovered it by mistake! It's definitely my new favourite!
CakePants says
I love the lemon curd inside the muffins - what a sweet surprise! These look so fluffy and flavorful!
Laura says
Thanks so much! The curd inside is the sweetest surprise 🙂
Rhona says
I am huge fan of any form of citrus influence in baking. This combo looks so yummy!
Laura says
Thanks so much! I am definitely a citrus girl too - so fresh!
Lauren @ Create Bake Make says
What a great combination, I can't wait to make these. Thank you for linking up with us for Fabulous Foodie Fridays, I hope you've had a lovely weekend.
Laura says
Thanks for hosting Lauren - FFF is so much fun! Hope you've had a great weekend too =)
Angela @ Only Crumbs Remain says
These look fabulous Laura, I adore anything with lemon in, so I'm sold on them. I've never tried incorporating lemon curd during the bake, I've always tended to cut the top off the cupcake and put a blob inside once cooked. So I shall certainly be giving this a go! And hurrah for frozen berries! Popped over from FFF
Angela x
Laura says
Thanks so much Angela! Great idea putting it in the middle once baked. You could definitely cut these open and spread some curd on for even more of a lemon hit! And yea, frozen berries are the best! 🙂
Lucy @ Bake Play Smile says
Oh two of my fave things in one muffin! Lemon curd always reminds me of my gran - she always used to make it when we were little. I'll have to add this recipe to my must make list! xx
Laura says
Two of my fave things too - and favourite colours!
Kim @ The Baking ChocolaTess says
OMG! I bet these muffins taste wonderful! Pinned! 😀
Laura says
Thanks so much Kim! There is definitely something special about that flavour combination! 😀