Description
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes are a delightful twist on traditional pancakes, offering a fluffy texture and bright citrus flavor that will elevate your breakfast game. With the creamy richness of ricotta cheese and the zesty kick of fresh lemon, these pancakes are perfect for lazy weekend mornings or impressing brunch guests. Serve them warm with a drizzle of maple syrup or a handful of fresh berries for an irresistible start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix ricotta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, eggs, milk, and melted butter until smooth.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add butter.
- Pour about half a cup of batter into the skillet; cook until bubbles form (about 3 minutes). Flip and cook until golden brown.
- Serve warm with maple syrup or fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (75g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 165mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg