The Space is a free Christian run cafe which runs from 2-5.30pm every Saturday during term time. We welcome people of every race, religion and background whether you want to join in, in the discussion corner, curl up on some cushions with a good book or crack on with some studying fuelled with free tea and cake!

Tuesday 31 January 2012

Lemon Cheesecake Muffins

News years resolutions? Ah well... Never mind...

225g unsalted butter , softened
225g caster sugar
4 eggs
finely grated zest 1 lemon
 225g self-raising flour 

Lemon curd
1 pack soft cheese
Icing sugar

Blitz together all the firth five ingredients. Preheat the oven to 170C. Put a large blob of cake batter into small cake cases, followed by a small blob of lemon curd and topped off with another blob of batter. Bake until golden, firm and springy (around 30mins) and leave to cool. 
Add around a tablespoon of sifted icing sugar to the cream cheese and some lemon zest or a small amount of lemon juice (not to much or the topping won't set) cream it together with a metal spoon till smooth then either blob of pipe on top the muffins.
Have an indulgent 2011...