Lemon Meringue Muffins

By heatbolts

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar, divided
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 egg whites

Details

Servings 1
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 50mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and 2/3 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in yogurt, lemon juice, peel and extract.
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and baking soda. Add to creamed mixture; stir just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake 17-19 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes clean. Remove from the oven. Increase oven setting to 400°.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form.
Spread or pipe meringue onto muffins. Bake 6-8 minutes longer or until meringue is golden brown.
Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.