Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

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4.8

51 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    6 4-inch pancakes

  • Calories

    65 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    American

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes combine pancake mix with fresh ricotta cheese and lemon zest, creating a tender batter with a subtle citrus brightness. The pancakes cook to a golden brown on a lightly greased skillet and are served garnished with powdered sugar and syrup. This recipe yields pancakes with a soft texture and a delicate lemon flavor, great for breakfast or brunch.

Description

The Lemon Ricotta Pancakes use a simple batter blending pancake mix with water, ricotta cheese, and the zest of fresh lemons. The ricotta adds creaminess and moisture to the pancakes, while the lemon zest offers a fresh citrus note. Cooking on a nonstick skillet ensures golden brown pancakes with slightly crisp edges and a tender center.

These pancakes are served with powdered sugar for sweetness and syrup, adding to the classic pancake experience. The lemon enhances the flavor without overwhelming, making the pancakes lightly tangy and richer than plain pancakes.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup pancake mix such as the New Hungry Jack Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix
  • 3/4 cup water cold
  • 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
  • lemon zest of 2 small
  • powdered sugar for garnish
  • syrup for serving
  • butter for serving

Instructions

  1. In a medium sized bowl, stir pancake mix, water, ricotta cheese and lemon zest together until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
  2. Fry on a lightly greased nonstick skillet until golden brown.
  3. Serve with powdered sugar and syrup.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 65kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 120mg (5%) Potassium 54mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 100IU (2%) Calcium 68mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 64-inch pancakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 65 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 65kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 120mg 5%
Potassium 54mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 100IU 2%
Calcium 68mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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