Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, where creamy ricotta meets the bright zest of fresh lemon. These fluffy pancakes are a perfect choice for weekend brunches or special mornings, offering a unique twist on traditional pancakes that will impress family and friends alike. With their light texture and refreshing flavor, they can be served with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or yogurt for a customizable breakfast that feels both elegant and satisfying. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, these pancakes are sure to become a favorite in your breakfast rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix ricotta cheese, buttermilk, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; lumps are fine.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and grease lightly with butter or oil.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form (about 2-3 minutes), then flip and cook until golden brown (about 1-2 minutes).
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings like maple syrup or fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes (180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 125mg