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Fluffy Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

These light and fluffy lemon ricotta pancakes are perfect for any weekend breakfast! A simple and quick recipe that comes together within 20 minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 20
Course: Breakfast

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 tbso melted butter cooled + 2 tbsp for cooking
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 small lemoms juiced OR 1 large lemon
  • 2 small lemoms zested OR 1 large lemon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cane sugar, granulated
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda

Method
 

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine wet ingredients: ricotta cheese, melted butter, milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
  2. In the same bowl, add flour, sugar, and salt. Whisk until it is combined and no longer has lumps.
  3. Preheat the skillet or griddle on medium heat.
  4. Once the skillet is heated, add baking powder and baking soda to the batter and mix.
  5. Add the remaining butter to the preheated skillet.
  6. Scoop 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet and let it cook on one side until bubbles form on the surface, then flip. About 2-3 minutes per side.
  7. Continue until no batter remains.
  8. Top with syrup or quick stove-top blueberry jam and whipped cream. Enjoy!