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. They are light and sweet (not treading into muffin territory) with a hint of basil and topped with honey panna cotta (yes, I frosted my cupcakes with panna cotta - more on that later). Despite your reservations, I encourage you to give peas a chance!
