Lemon Ricotta Pancakes (Printable)
Light and tangy lemon ricotta pancakes topped with warm maple syrup and optional fresh berries.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
06 - 3/4 cup milk
07 - 2 large eggs, separated
08 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
10 - Zest of 1 large lemon
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ For Cooking
13 - Butter or neutral oil for greasing the pan
→ To Serve
14 - Warm maple syrup
15 - Fresh berries (optional)
16 - Powdered sugar (optional)
# How To Make:
01 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
02 - In a large bowl, blend ricotta, milk, egg yolks, sugar, melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
04 - Whisk egg whites in a separate clean bowl until soft peaks form.
05 - Carefully fold the beaten egg whites into the batter until fully incorporated and airy.
06 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and grease lightly with butter or oil.
07 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto skillet. Cook 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles appear and edges set, then flip and cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
08 - Present pancakes warm, topped with maple syrup, fresh berries, and powdered sugar as desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The ricotta keeps them delightfully moist and tender in a way ordinary pancakes just don't
- The burst of fresh lemon zest brightens each bite like a sunrise on your plate
02 -
- Don't overmix your batter or you'll lose that tender, fluffy texture
- Folding in whipped egg whites gently is the secret step that makes these pancakes extra light and airy
03 -
- Use fresh ricotta for the creamiest texture; drier varieties change the batter consistency
- Let the batter rest for a few minutes before cooking to hydrate the flour and enhance flavor