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Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes are the ultimate melt in your mouth tender fluffy pancakes recipe made with fresh lemon juice and creamy ricotta.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 655 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes:
  • 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Lemon Glaze:
  • 1 pound powdered sugar , about 3 1/2 cups
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter , melted
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice

Instructions

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes:
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  1. In a large bowl whisk together ricotta cheese, egg, lemon zest, butter and baking soda.
  2. Stir in the sugar and vanilla extract.
  3. Sift together the flour and baking powder.
  4. Add in and whisk until just combined.
  5. Add in the milk and lemon juice until just combined.
  6. Let mixture sit for 10 minutes.
  7. Heat a griddle on medium heat with melted butter.
  8. Scoop 1/4 cupfuls onto the griddle, cook until bubbles form around the edges.
  9. Flip and cook for 20 seconds.
  10. Serve with blueberries and lemon glaze.
Lemon Glaze:
  1. Add powdered sugar to a large bowl.
  2. Add in melted butter and lemon juice, whisk well to combine.
  3. If any larger chunks of powdered sugar are left, microwave the glaze for 15 seconds before pouring.
  4. Note: this glaze is delicious warm on pancakes or cool over cakes and breads and muffins.

Nutrition Information

Calories 655kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 101g (34%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 101mg (34%) Sodium 349mg (15%) Potassium 131mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 78g (156%) Vitamin A 835IU (17%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 216mg (22%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 655

% Daily Value*

Calories 655kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 101g 34%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Sodium 349mg 15%
Potassium 131mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 78g 156%
Vitamin A 835IU 17%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 216mg 22%
Iron 2mg 11%

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