Lemon Ricotta Pancakes Recipe
These light and fluffy ricotta pancakes are infused with the bright flavors of lemon and vanilla, making them a delightful breakfast treat. The creamy ricotta cheese adds a subtle richness to the pancakes, while the lemon zest adds a zesty kick. Perfectly golden on the outside and tender on the inside, these pancakes are sure to become a new family favorite. Serve them with your favorite toppings for a delicious morning meal that will brighten your day.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 eggs, separated into yolks and whites
- 1 tablespoon lemon
- lemon zest from 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted, for the pan
Instructions
- If your ricotta seems to have a lot of liquid, set it in a fine mesh strainer to drain off excess liquid about 30 minutes before you start cooking. If your ricotta seems fairly dry and compact, you can skip this step.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Combine ricotta, milk, egg yolks, lemon juice and zest, and vanilla in a separate, larger mixing bowl. Add the dry ingredients to the ricotta and milk mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Beat the egg whites in a mixer until stiff. Stir a small scoop of the egg whites into the pancake batter to lighten the batter, then fold in the remaining whites with a spatula.
- Heat a griddle over medium-high heat. Brush a small amount of the melted butter over the pan (or you can just smear one end of a stick across the pan), just enough to coat the surface. Use a 1/4-cup measure to pour batter onto the hot griddle. Cook the pancakes for about 3 or 4 minutes, until the undersides are golden and you see a few bubbles popping through the pancakes. Flip the pancakes and cook another 2 minutes, until golden. Repeat with the remaining pancakes.
- Serve the pancakes immediately, with maple syrup or lemon curd.
Yield
3-4 pancakes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 g
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