Description
Lemon ricotta pancakes are a delightful breakfast treat that combine fluffy textures with zesty flavors. Each bite delivers a perfect balance of creaminess from ricotta cheese and brightness from fresh lemon zest, making them an irresistible choice for brunch or a cozy morning at home. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to pair with various toppings, these pancakes will elevate your breakfast game and leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 large eggs
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the ricotta cheese and milk until smooth.
- Stir in the lemon zest and fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, lightly greased with butter or oil.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the skillet; cook until bubbles form (3-4 minutes), then flip and cook until golden brown (2-3 minutes).
- Serve warm with maple syrup or fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes (160g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in blueberries or chocolate chips. To enhance citrus notes, sprinkle additional lemon zest on top before serving.