Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Coconut Syrup

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    515 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    American

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Coconut Syrup

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes are the brightest, sweetest way to start your day! They are light and slightly citrusy and pair perfectly with homemade coconut syrup, berry syrups, or just a dusting of powdered sugar and fresh fruit!

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Ingredients

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Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

  • 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon grated lemon zest
  • 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 Tablespoons salted butter for skillet
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Coconut Syrup

  • 14 ounces coconut milk
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract optional
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Instructions

Pancakes

  1. Whisk the ricotta cheese, milk, eggs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla together in a large bowl.
  2. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir just until combined. Batter will be lumpy. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
  3. Heat a griddle or large pan over medium heat. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter on the griddle. Use a 1/3 cup measuring cup to pour the batter onto the hot griddle to make the pancakes.
  4. Cook pancakes until edges are set and bubbles appear at the surface of the pancake (2-3 minutes), then flip with a spatula and cook until the other side is golden brown and the pancake is cooked through (another 2-3 minutes).
  5. Remove pancakes from griddle and serve immediately, dusting with powdered sugar, or keep them warm in a preheated oven while cooking the remaining pancake batter.

Syrup

  1. Combine the coconut milk and cornstarch in a small saucepan and whisk together until there are no clumps remaining.
  2. Set pan on the stovetop over medium heat and add the sugar, salt, and corn syrup.
  3. Cook, stirring frequently, over medium heat just until the syrup begins to thicken a bit. Do not let the syrup come to a boil, as the syrup will continue to thicken as it cools.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and coconut extract. Serve over pancakes and store remaining syrup in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Notes

  • Freezing: These pancakes can be frozen for up to 3 months. Be sure to place a piece of parchment paper between each pancake so they don't stick together. Just thaw and reheat in the microwave, oven, or toaster until warm before serving.
  • Ricotta cheese: These are best when made with whole milk ricotta cheese, but part-skim milk ricotta cheese will work if that's all you can find.
  • Zesting lemons: Be sure to always zest the lemon before juicing it. It's really difficult to zest a lemon that has already been juiced!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 515kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 20g (100%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 90mg (30%) Sodium 718mg (30%) Potassium 307mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 30g (60%) Vitamin A 445IU (9%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 277mg (28%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 515 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 515kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 20g 100%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Sodium 718mg 30%
Potassium 307mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 30g 60%
Vitamin A 445IU 9%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 277mg 28%
Iron 4mg 22%

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

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