Description
Enjoy fluffy, tender lemon ricotta pancakes that are perfect for a delightful brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 1/4 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, ricotta cheese, egg, and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the lemon zest.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, you can add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to the batter.
- Serve with your favorite toppings like fresh berries, maple syrup, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
- Ricotta cheese makes these pancakes incredibly moist and tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Griddling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1-2 pancakes