Fluffy Lemon Ricotta Pancakes (VIDEO)
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Fluffy Lemon Ricotta Pancakes (VIDEO)
Description
These pancakes blend ricotta cheese with buttermilk, eggs, and lemon zest, creating a batter that yields light and tender pancakes. Sifting the flour and baking powder before folding them in keeps the texture airy, and the ricotta’s moisture enriches the crumb. Allowing the batter to rest enhances fluffiness by letting the ingredients settle and blend.
They are cooked in a non-stick skillet or griddle with a bit of oil, spooning about two tablespoons of batter per pancake. The pancakes develop a golden crust on the outside while remaining delicate inside. The lemon zest adds a subtle brightness that complements the creamy ricotta, balancing the flavors without overpowering them.
Serve these pancakes with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or a dusting of powdered sugar. The combination of ricotta and lemon makes for a pleasant variation on classic pancakes, ideal when you want a softer texture and mild citrus aroma.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup ricotta cheese (14-15 oz will work)
- 3/4 cup buttermilk or kefir, low fat
- 3 egg large
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (5 1/2 oz)
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt sea salt
- lemon zest of 1
- olive oil or coconut oil, to cook
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until well blended.
- Mix in ricotta cheese, buttermilk and salt and whisk until blended.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour and baking powder then whisk the flour mixture into the cheese mixture.
- Stir in the zest of 1 lemon. If you let the batter rest for 10-30 minutes, the pancakes will be even fluffier.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt in your oil. Spoon batter into the pan (about 2 Tbsp per pancake) and sautee 2-3 min per side. Repeat with remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 245kcal | 12% |
| Carbs | 28g | |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 205mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 359mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 361IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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