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Lemon Ricotta Blueberry Muffins

These Lemon Ricotta Blueberry Muffins are incredibly tender and moist with fresh blueberries, creamy ricotta, and zesty lemon. A delicious balance of sweet, tart, and creamy, and perfect treat to add to breakfast or brunch, or enjoy as a snack!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Cool time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 10 muffins

Ingredients

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375℉.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar with the lemon zest by rubbing it together with your fingers to infuse the lemon flavor throughout the sugar.
  • To the lemon sugar, add the eggs until fully combined.
  • To the same bowl add the ricotta cheese, vegetable oil, whole milk, vanilla, and lemon juice. Mix to combine and until smooth.
  • To the bowl add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined.
  • Toss your blueberries in 1 tablespoon flour until evenly coated.
  • Gently fold the floured blueberries into the muffin batter.
  • In a lined muffin tin, scoop batter into the molds until just about at the top of the mold. Sprinkle turbinado sugar evenly over each and bake at 375℉ for 30 minutes until golden brown and a tester comes out clean.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 229mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 127IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 2mg
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Blueberry Muffin, Lemon Ricotta, muffin, Ricotta
Author: Haley