Lemon Curd Cupcakes using a Thermomix
Thermomix TM6, Thermomix TM5, Thermomix TM31
(4.8)
Preparation time
51 min
Total time
176 min
Servings
12
Calories / Serving
242 Cals
Difficulty
Average
Imagine a sunny afternoon, where the fragrant zesty aroma of lemons dances in the air, and you’re about to create a culinary masterpiece: Lemon Fondants with a delightful lemon curd heart. This dessert is like a warm hug from a citrus grove, with each bite revealing a luscious, tangy center that will make your taste buds sing. Originating from the French pastry tradition, these fondants are a playful twist on the classic molten chocolate cake, proving that lemons can be just as indulgent. Fun fact: lemons were once considered a luxury item in ancient Rome, used mainly by the elite! So, indulge in this delightful treat and elevate your dessert game to a whole new level!
Ingredients
- 250 g Granulated sugar
- 60 g Lemon juice
- 4 Eggs
- 150 g Salted butter
- 150 g Flour t55
- 80 g Milk
- 3 g Lemon zest
- 8 g Baking powder
- 1 Pinch(es) Salt
- 150 g Icing sugar
- 2 Tablespoon(s) Lemon juice
- 1 Pinch(es) Lemon zest
- 1 Slice(s) Lemon
Steps
Lemon Curd Filling
- Add 100 g of granulated sugar, 60 g of lemon juice in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 8:00min / 80°C / Speed 2.
- Add 2 eggs, 50 g of salted butter in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 7:00min / 80°C / Speed 3.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a bowl.
- Place the content of the bowl on a cling film cling wrap on contact.
- Setaside the preparation content in a fridge during 2h .
Lemon Cupcakes
- Preheat the oven at 180°C.
- Add 150 g of flour t55, 150 g of granulated sugar, 100 g of salted butter, 2 eggs, 80 g of milk, 3 g of lemon zest, 8 g of baking powder, 1 pinch(es) of salt in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
Assembly and Baking
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Fill each muffin liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C.
- Check if the cupcake is cooked after 18 minutes and add 2 more minutes if a toothpick inserted into the center doesn't come out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Glazing and Decoration
- Once the cupcakes are completely cool, use a small knife or cupcake corer to create a small well in the center of each cupcake.
- Fill each well with a spoonful of Lemon Curd.
Glaze
- Add 150 g of icing sugar, 2 tablespoon(s) of lemon juice in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 10sec / 0°C / Speed 3.
Glazing and Decoration
- Spoon the glaze over the top of each cupcake.
- Sprinkle 1 pinch(es) of lemon zest on the preparation content.
- Place 1 slice(s) of lemon on the preparation content.
- Let the glaze set before serving.
- Serve Immediately.
