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Easy Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Easy Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Fluffy pancakes made with creamy ricotta cheese and bright lemon zest for a refreshing twist on a breakfast classic.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese whole milk
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest freshly grated
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted, plus extra for cooking

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In another bowl, combine ricotta cheese, buttermilk, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and melted butter until smooth.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
  • Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
  • Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Flip pancakes and cook until golden brown on the other side, about 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • Serve warm with maple syrup or extra lemon zest if desired.

Notes

For extra fluffy pancakes, allow the batter to rest for 5 minutes before cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 120g | Protein: 120g | Fat: 120g | Saturated Fat: 120g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 120g | Monounsaturated Fat: 120g | Trans Fat: 120g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 120g | Sugar: 120g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 120mg