Lemon Meringue Muffins
If you want to add more lacto ovo vegetarian recipes to your repertoire, Lemon Meringue Muffins might be From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 50 minutes.
Instructions
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.