Description
Start your day with these zesty lemon ricotta pancakes that are as delightful to eat as they are easy to make. Fluffy and golden, each bite is infused with fresh lemon and creamy ricotta, creating a breakfast experience that feels both gourmet and comforting. Perfect for lazy weekends or special occasions, these pancakes are guaranteed to bring smiles to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and lemon zest.
- In another bowl, mix ricotta cheese, milk, melted butter, eggs, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat; add butter or cooking spray.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake and cook until bubbles form (3-4 minutes per side).
- 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 (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 75mg