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Lemon Blueberry Muffins with Mascarpone Icing

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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Author: Anh J.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Zest of 2 large lemon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened, not melted
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 sour cream
  • 1 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries

Instructions

Muffin Batter:

  • **Preheat your oven** to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl or stand mixer, whisk together on medium speed butter, sugar, and lemon zest until pale yellow, and slightly fluffy, 3-4 minutes. Add egg.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the 1 3/4 c flour, baking powder, salt. (*save 1/4 c flour for next step)
  • Toss blueberries in 1/4 c flour. *Optional, helps blueberries from sinking to bottom of tin during baking.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, alternating flour mixture and buttermilk and sour cream stir gently until just combined; mixture will be thick but workable. If too dry, add more buttermilk and/or sour cream.
  • **Fill muffin tin**: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling them about 2/3 to 3/4 full.
  • **Bake** for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  • Allow muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Mascarpone Cream Cheese Topping

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 4 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Instructions:

  • In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese and mascarpone until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice and continue to beat until fully combined and fluffy.
  • **Chill** the topping in the refrigerator until you're ready to use it.

Assemble:

  • Once the muffins have cooled completely, use a piping bag or a spoon to generously top each muffin with the mascarpone cream cheese topping.
  • **Garnish** with extra lemon zest or a few fresh blueberries, if desired.
  • These muffins make for a delightful treat at breakfast, brunch, or any time you crave a sweet and tangy dessert. Enjoy!