Description
Indulge in a breakfast delight with these Flavorful Easy, Fluffy Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. Light and airy, these pancakes blend creamy ricotta with zesty lemon for a refreshing twist on your morning routine. Quick to prepare and made with simple ingredients, they promise to elevate your brunch game. Whether topped with fresh berries or drizzled with maple syrup, each bite offers a burst of flavor that will keep you coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, eggs, milk, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the griddle for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface (about 3 minutes), then flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm with maple syrup or fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes (160g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 90mg