Created on January 27th, 2012
For the Topping: In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup sugar and zest from 1 lemon. Rub together with your fingers, and set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 12 muffin cups with paper muffin liners In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl using a stand mixer with paddle attachment,combine the butter, 1 cup of sugar and zest from 2 Lemons. Beat together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the ricotta cheese and beat until smooth. Add the egg, lemon juice and vanilla and mix well. Using a spatula, fold in the flour mixture until just combined. (Careful not to overmix) Fill each muffin cup 1/2 way. Add 3 blackberries to each cup. Top the blackberries with remaining batter making sure the berries are covered. Sprinkle the lemon sugar topping evenly over the muffins Bake for 20-25 minutes or until tops are slightly golden. Cool for 5 minutes before serving. ENJOY!