Lemon Blueberry Muffins Streusel (Printable)
Fluffy muffins brightened with lemon zest, fresh blueberries, and a crumbly streusel topping.
# What You Need:
→ Muffins
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
08 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
09 - 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
10 - 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
→ Streusel Topping
13 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
14 - 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
15 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
16 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
17 - Pinch of salt
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in cold butter using a fork or your fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside in refrigerator.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
05 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Gently fold with a spatula just until combined—batter should remain slightly lumpy. Do not overmix.
06 - Gently fold blueberries into batter, taking care not to crush them.
07 - Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
08 - Sprinkle prepared streusel topping generously over each muffin, pressing lightly to adhere.
09 - Bake for 20 to 22 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10 - Let muffins cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The buttermilk keeps these incredibly tender for days, not just the first hour
- That streusel creates this buttery, cinnamon sugar lid that everyone fights over
02 -
- Room temperature ingredients are not optional here, they emulsify properly and create the tender texture that makes these special
- That window where the muffins are just cool enough to handle but still warm inside is pure magic, try to catch it
03 -
- Rub the lemon zest into your sugar before mixing anything else, it releases the oils and intensifies the flavor throughout the whole muffin
- If your streusel starts looking too floury, add another tablespoon of cold butter and work it in again