Description

Delightfully fluffy Lemon Ricotta Pancakes that balance a tangy citrus flavor with creamy ricotta cheese. These pancakes are light, tender, and perfect for a refreshing breakfast, served with optional toppings like extra ricotta, blueberries, and powdered sugar.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
3 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

1 cup milk
½ cup ricotta cheese
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest

For Cooking

2 tablespoons butter

Optional for Serving

Extra ricotta
Lemon zest
Powdered sugar
Blueberries

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Instructions

Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, white sugar, and salt until the mixture is well combined.
Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk the milk and ricotta cheese until smooth. Then, add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest to the mixture.
Combine Wet and Dry: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and gently fold in the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid over-mixing to keep the pancakes fluffy.
Heat Griddle: Melt or brush butter onto a large griddle and heat it over medium heat until hot.
Cook Pancakes: Pour pancake batter onto the griddle by the cupful or smaller amounts for smaller pancakes. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip carefully and cook the other side for a minute or two until golden brown.
Serve: Optionally top with extra ricotta, lemon zest, powdered sugar, and fresh blueberries for enhanced flavor and presentation. Enjoy immediately while warm.

Notes

Use a lower-fat ricotta cheese but avoid fat-free versions as they lack flavor. Homemade ricotta can also be used for freshness.
Do not over-mix the batter; mixing wet and dry ingredients separately helps prevent tough pancakes and keeps them fluffy.
Lemon ricotta pancakes have a tart yet sweet taste, offering a fluffy texture that surpasses typical buttermilk pancakes.
Serve with your choice of toppings such as powdered sugar, extra ricotta, lemon zest, fresh blueberries, raspberries, maple syrup, or whipped cream for a delightful breakfast experience.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 3 pancakes)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 1.5g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 110mg