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Fluffy Ricotta Lemon Pancakes That Melt in Your Mouth


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  • Author: lia
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 8 pancakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Fluffy and light pancakes with a hint of lemon and creamy ricotta.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp melted butter

Instructions

  1. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  2. In another bowl, mix ricotta, egg, milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and melted butter.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
  4. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.
  5. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake.
  6. Cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook until golden.
  7. Serve warm with maple syrup or honey.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter for fluffier pancakes.
  • Adjust lemon zest to taste.
  • Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Pan-frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 pancakes
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg