Lemon Pie Muffins

Delicious Lemon Pie Muffins Recipe

Welcome to our baking corner! Today, we're excited to share a delightful recipe for **Lemon Pie Muffins** that will brighten your day with their zesty flavor and fluffy texture. Perfect for any occasion, these muffins are sure to impress your family and friends!

Ingredients:

### For the Muffins:

- **250 gr** Leche / Milk

- **40 gr** Jugo de Limón / Lemon Juice

- **2** Huevos / Eggs

- **60 gr** Aceite / Oil

- **60 gr** Mantequilla derretida / Melted Butter 

- **180 gr** Azúcar / Sugar

- **330 gr** Harina / Flour 

- **2 Cditas** Polvo de Hornear / Tsp Baking Powder 

- Ralladura de Limón / Lemon Zest 

### For the Filling:

- **150 gr** Leche condensada / Condensed Milk

- **40 gr** Jugo de Limón / Lemon Juice

### For the Meringue:

- **120 gr** Claras de huevo / Egg Whites

- **240 gr** Azúcar / Sugar

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Muffin Batter

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with liners.

2. Combine the milk and lemon juice, let it rest for 5minutes.

3. Add eggs, oil, lemon zest, and melted butter and sugar until well combined.

4. Now add to the mixture the flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.

Step 2: Fill and Bake

5. Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each about two-thirds full.

6.  Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the muffins to cool.

Step 3: Make the Filling

7. In a separate bowl, mix the condensed milk and lemon juice.

Step 4: Make the Meringue

8. In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form in a double boil process.

9. When the sugar is disolved, use the mixer in a medium-high speed to finish the meringue.

Step 5:Filling and Frosted 

10. Make a hole in each muffin and filled with the condensed milk mixture.

11.With a piping bag and a nozzle add the meringue on top.

## Final Thoughts

These Lemon Pie Muffins are a delightful treat that combines the tangy flavor of lemon with a fluffy muffin base and a sweet meringue topping. They're perfect for brunch, dessert, or just a sweet afternoon snack. 

Give this recipe a try, and let us know how it turns out! Happy baking! 🍋🧁