Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
These lemon ricotta pancakes are impossibly fluffy, lightly sweet, and best eaten straight from the pan while they're still puffed and warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 pancakes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 1 cup plus 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup (8 oz) whole milk ricotta cheese
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- Butter and vegetable oil, for cooking
- Maple syrup, fresh fruit, powdered sugar, for serving
Instructions
- Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together in a medium bowl. Make a well in the center and add egg yolks, ricotta, buttermilk, vanilla, and lemon zest and whisk until just combined.
- Add egg whites in a clean bowl and whip until loose and foamy, about 2 minutes. Gradually add sugar and whip until medium, glossy peaks form, another 2- 3 minutes. Fold in one third of egg whites to lighten, then fold in remaining egg whites until no streaks remain.
- Heat a griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Brush with oil and a small pat of butter. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Cover and cook until edges are set and bottom is golden brown, about 3 minutes. Flip, cover the pan, and cook until second side is golden brown and the pancakes are cooked through, another 3- 4 minutes.
- Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining batter, using more oil and butter as needed.
- Serve with maple syrup, fresh fruit, and powdered sugar, as desired.
Notes
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 255mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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