Easy Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

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5

18 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    12 pancakes

  • Calories

    91 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    American

Easy Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

These lemon ricotta pancakes combine ricotta cheese and lemon zest and juice for a light, fluffy texture and bright citrus flavor. A basic batter of flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt is mixed with milk, ricotta, eggs, and lemon components, then cooked on a griddle to golden pancakes. They offer a soft interior with mild tang and subtle sweetness, great for breakfast or brunch.

Description

Easy Lemon Ricotta Pancakes mix common pancake ingredients like flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt with dairy elements including ricotta cheese and milk. The ricotta adds moisture and a tender crumb to the pancakes. Lemon zest and lemon juice introduce a fresh, citrus note that lightens the batter's flavor.

Cooking on a medium-high preheated griddle, the batter is portioned to quarter-cup scoops, cooking until bubbles appear on the surface before flipping. The result is pancakes with golden brown surfaces and a soft, airy interior.

These pancakes are served hot, optionally with syrup or toppings of choice. The lemon and ricotta keep the texture moist and add subtle tang and creaminess, making this a pleasant twist on classic pancakes suitable for morning meals.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • tablespoons  granulated sugar
  • teaspoons  baking powder
  • teaspoon  baking soda
  • 1/2  teaspoon  salt
  • cup  milk
  • 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 egg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Whisk in milk, ricotta, eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  3. Preheat a flat griddle over medium-high heat.
  4. Scoop 1/4 cup of pancake batter onto griddle. Let pancakes cook until bubbles form before flipping.
  5. Cook other side until golden brown. Serve hot with syrup.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1pancake Calories 91kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 20mg (1%) Potassium 141mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 72IU (1%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12pancakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 91 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1pancake
Calories 91kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 20mg 1%
Potassium 141mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 72IU 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 64mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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