Sweet Pea and Ricotta Cupcakes

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Sure, we call them sweet peas, but most people don’t think of peas as a sweet.Prior to making my sweet pea and ricotta cupcakes, I’d never had peas in a dessert. Although these pea cupcakes feel like they belong at the farmers’ market in a stand next to the lady in faded jeans selling bib lettuce, these pea cupcakes are definitely a dessert.

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Sweet Pea and Ricotta Cupcakes recipe - How to make Sweet Pea and Ricotta Cupcakes

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Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 30 mins Total Time: 40 mins 4Makes 4 serving

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp dried basil , crumbled
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup white butter , room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup food processed (until as smooth as possible) sweet peas
(i used frozen and defrosted peas , but fresh peas would be
even better.)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup ricotta cheese

Method

In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, basil, and salt.
In a medium-sized bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and
fluffy.
Add the peas, eggs, and ricotta cheese to the butter/sugar mixture
and mix until fully combined.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients a little bit at a
time, mixing until just combined.
Divide batter evenly between 12 cupcake liners.
Bake at 350 F for 20 minutes or until cupcakes bounce back when lightly touched.
Serve either hot or chilled.