Description
Start your day with a burst of flavor from Fluffy Lemon Ricotta Pancakes! These light and airy pancakes combine creamy ricotta with zesty lemon, creating a delightful breakfast treat that will have everyone asking for seconds. Perfect for brunch or a cozy breakfast-for-dinner night, these pancakes are easy to whip up and can be customized with your favorite toppings. Experience joy in every fluffy bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (fresh)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 3 tbsp butter (melted, plus extra for cooking)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and lemon zest until combined.
- In another bowl, mix ricotta cheese, milk, eggs, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined; lumps are okay.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt a pat of butter.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake; cook until bubbles form (about 2-3 minutes). Flip gently and cook until golden brown (another 1-2 minutes).
- Serve warm with maple syrup or fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (90g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg