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lemon ricotta pancakes with fresh fruit and syrup

Delicious Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

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  • Author: Ashlea Carver
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Lemon Ricotta Pancakes are light, fluffy, and full of vibrant, citrusy flavor. They’re lightly sweetened and delicious on their own, but even better with a few classic toppings. Plus, they store and freeze well. So, you can prep a big batch to quickly heat up on busy mornings! 


Ingredients

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  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • oil, for frying
  • maple syrup, for serving
  • fresh berries, for serving
  • lemon zest, for serving

Instructions

  1. Add the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ricotta, lemon juice, and lemon zest to a large mixing bowl. Whisk together until well combined. 
  2. Next, add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt to the wet ingredients and fold until combined. 
  3. Next, heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Once hot, add a little oil to the pan. 
  4. Next, pour ⅓ a cup of pancake batter onto the skillet and cook on the first side until the edges are set and bubbles begin to form throughout the batter, around 2-4 minutes. 
  5. Flip the pancake and cook on the second side for 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Repeat the process until all of the batter has been used. 
  6. Serve the pancakes warm with plenty of maple syrup, fresh berries, and lemon zest.