Fluffy Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
These Fluffy Lemon Ricotta Pancakes are light, tender, and filled with fresh lemon flavor. Creamy ricotta gives the pancakes a soft, airy texture, while lemon zest and juice add a bright, refreshing finish. Easy enough for a weekend breakfast and special enough for brunch.
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- The zest and juice from 1 lemon
- 2 tsp. vanilla
Instructions
- In a bowl wisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda
- In another bowl wisk the eggs, milk, ricotta, lemon juice, lemon zest and vanilla
- Gently fold wet ingredients into the dry – mix only until combined DON”T OVERMIX the batter should not be smooth
- Heat a skillet over medium low heat, add the butter, and pour the batter in medium rounds.
- Cook until bubbles form, about 3 minutes , flip and cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve with butter, maple syrup, powder sugar or fresh berries.