Strawberry Lemon Muffins Glaze (Printable)

Fluffy muffins with strawberries and lemon, topped with sweet-tart glaze. Ideal for springtime brunch or breakfast.

# What You 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

→ For the Glaze

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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest until thoroughly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, whole milk, Greek yogurt or sour cream, vegetable oil or melted butter, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
04 - Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and stir gently with a spatula until just combined; avoid overmixing to preserve texture.
05 - Fold the diced strawberries gently into the batter, dispersing evenly without crushing the fruit.
06 - Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin emerges clean.
08 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for five minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and pourable. Adjust with more lemon juice or sugar to achieve desired consistency.
10 - Drizzle the prepared glaze over cooled muffins before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The lemon glaze brings a tangy sparkle that turns each muffin into an occasion.
  • The juicy strawberry bits keep every bite moist, and you never miss finding a burst of flavor.
02 -
  • Don't overmix the batter—overdoing it once left me with dense muffins and regrets.
  • Dry strawberries before folding them in, or you risk wet patches and uneven baking.
03 -
  • If your lemons feel firm, roll them on the counter before juicing for extra yield.
  • Chopping strawberries small ensures little bursts in every muffin and avoids soggy bottoms.
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