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Fluffy Lemon Ricotta Pancakes Easy Recipe with Light Citrus Zest

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These fluffy lemon ricotta pancakes combine creamy ricotta cheese with fresh lemon zest for a light, tender, and flavorful breakfast treat. Perfect for brunch or a comforting weekend morning, they are quick and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Unsalted butter, for cooking

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are okay.
  4. Let the batter rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
  5. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a small pat of unsalted butter. Wait until the butter foams but does not brown.
  6. Pour about ¼ cup (60 ml) of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Flip carefully and cook another 2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Adjust heat as needed.
  8. Transfer cooked pancakes to a warm plate and cover loosely with foil while finishing the batch.
  9. Serve stacked with optional toppings like extra lemon zest, powdered sugar, fresh berries, maple syrup, or honey.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and milk for smoother batter. Do not overmix to keep pancakes fluffy. Let batter rest for 10 minutes before cooking. Use fresh lemon zest, not bottled, for best flavor. Adjust batter thickness with a splash of milk if needed. Keep cooked pancakes warm covered with foil. Store leftovers in airtight container with parchment paper between layers.

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