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Lemon Ricotta Pancakes Recipe

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes Recipe

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  • Author: Mia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 pancakes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Griddling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delight your taste buds with these light and fluffy Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. The zesty lemon flavor combined with creamy ricotta creates a perfect balance of sweet and tangy in every bite.


Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups (214g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure)
  • 3 1/2 Tbsp (46g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (236ml) milk
  • 3/4 cup (180g) ricotta (low-fat or whole)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 - 2 Tbsp lemon zest (depending on preference)
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp (14g) butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat Griddle: Preheat an electric griddle to moderately-high heat or use a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk milk, ricotta, eggs, and vanilla. Add butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix until combined.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Pour wet ingredients into the well of dry ingredients and whisk until just combined.
  5. Cook Pancakes: Pour batter onto griddle, cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
  6. Serve: Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with syrup, and enjoy!

Notes

  • For extra lemon flavor, serve with a side of lemon curd.
  • Ensure not to overmix the batter for fluffy pancakes.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pancake
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 380mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 105mg