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Ricotta Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

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Ricotta Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are soft, moist, and bursting with bright citrus flavor. Creamy ricotta cheese creates a rich and tender texture, while fresh lemon and crunchy poppy seeds make these bakery-style muffins perfect for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon snacks.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup lemon glaze (optional)
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
  • 1 cup blueberries (optional)
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds (optional)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together ricotta cheese, eggs, melted butter, milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly into the muffin cups.
  6. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the muffins cool in the pan for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Add optional glaze or toppings after cooling if desired.

Notes

  • Ricotta cheese creates extra moist and tender muffins.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the muffins soft.
  • Fresh lemon zest and juice provide the brightest flavor.
  • Blueberries and white chocolate chips make delicious additions.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze muffins for up to 2 months and thaw at room temperature.
  • A simple lemon glaze pairs beautifully with these muffins.

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