It’s easy to become slightly obsessed with Pinterest. It’s like a modern day scrapbook for all things Internet. Being able to eliminate the need for a zillion and one bookmarks and paste them into boards of interests with pictures that scream out at you to bake, make, and create the perfect world for you and your family to live in is intensely appealing. The thing about Pinterest is that you can overwhelm your boards with the number of pins you want to try, taste, or make! However, sometimes a recipe jumps out at you and seems just simple enough to give it a go. The following is a wonderful recipe found on a blog based out of Canada called Pinecone Camp. Of course The Poetry of Living wouldn’t post anything without trying it out ourselves…who better to taste test?
Lime Ricotta Muffins
(Recipe makes: 10-12 Large or 14 – 16 smaller sized muffins)
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup sugar
zest of 3 limes
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 egg
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
sliced almonds for tops
Preheat oven to 350f/180c. Line 12 cup muffin tin with paper liners or parchment paper cut to fit.
In a medium bowl, sift the flour, baking soda, and baking powder together. In another bowl, beat the butter, sugar and lime zest together until light and creamy. Add the ricotta cheese and beat until smooth. Beat in the egg, lime juice and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fill each muffin cup to about 3/4 full. Sprinkle with sliced almonds and bake for about 20 minutes or until just slightly golden on top. Allow to cool a little on a wire rack.
You can find original recipe here.
