Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

These ricotta cheese pancakes are fluffy, light, and made from scratch with a hint of lemon and a drizzle of lemon syrup. They’re healthy and simple enough for busy mornings yet special enough for weekends. You’ll learn how to make pancakes that turn into a homemade favorite with easy steps.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Resting time 15

Total Time 40

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings pancakes

Calories 177 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk cold
½ cup ricotta cheese made from whole milk
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg
1 tablespoon lemon zest grated
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon honey warmed
½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste
1½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon salt
2¼ teaspoons baking powder
3 tablespoons butter melted
1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
2 cups lemon syrup see link for recipe

Instructions

Add cold milk, ricotta cheese, and baking soda to a large bowl and whisk together.
Add egg, lemon juice, olive oil, warmed honey, and vanilla bean paste and continue to whisk together until the mixture is smooth with no lumps.
Add flour, baking powder, remaining salt, melted butter, and lemon juice to the milk mixture and continue to whisk together until the flour is just mixed in. Don’t overmix the batter.
Allow the batter to rest for about 10-15 minutes so everything is absorbed.
Heat a griddle or large skillet to medium low. Spray with butter flavor cooking spray or melt a little butter in the pan and spread it around. Using a measuring cup or ice cream scoop, drop about ⅓ cup of batter into the pan and cook until the edges are set and bubbles are rising through the surface. Flip the pancake and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the bottom is evenly browned. Repeat with remaining batter.
Serve pancakes warm with lemon syrup and whipped cream.

Notes

Be sure to grate the lemon zest BEFORE squeezing the lemon for juice.

Nutritional information for the lemon syrup can be found with that recipe and is not included in the nutrition facts below. Nutrition facts here are for the pancakes only.

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Keyword lemon, pancakes, ricotta

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