Description
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes are fluffy and light pancakes infused with the refreshing flavor of lemon and the creaminess of ricotta cheese, making them a perfect breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, eggs, sugar, milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little butter or oil.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter or oil as needed.
- Serve warm with maple syrup or fresh fruit.
Notes
- For a lighter texture, separate the egg whites and beat them until stiff peaks form, then fold them into the batter.
- These pancakes can be made ahead and reheated in the toaster or microwave.
- Feel free to add blueberries or chocolate chips for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddle or skillet cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, breakfast, pancakes, lemon, ricotta