Strawberry Lemon Muffins Glaze (Print Version)

Fluffy muffins filled with fresh strawberries and lemon zest, finished with a tangy glaze for spring flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - Zest of 1 large lemon

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1/2 cup whole milk
09 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
10 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted unsalted butter
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Fruit

13 - 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced

→ Glaze

14 - 1 cup powdered sugar
15 - 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
16 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest until well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, yogurt or sour cream, oil or melted butter, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Add wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Gently fold diced strawberries into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
06 - Divide batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
07 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and pourable. Adjust consistency with additional juice or sugar as needed.
10 - Drizzle lemon glaze over cooled muffins just before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The lemon glaze adds a zippy finish that makes each muffin taste special, almost secret.
  • Fresh strawberries turn ordinary muffins into a juicy treat that never lasts through the afternoon.
02 -
  • If you rush mixing or add strawberries while the batter is still dry, the muffins come out dense—fold with patience.
  • Let muffins cool fully before glazing or the topping melts and loses its shine.
03 -
  • Use room temperature eggs and dairy for a smoother batter.
  • A little extra lemon juice in the glaze brings the muffins to life.
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