Lemon Ricotta Fluffy Pancakes (Printable)

Fluffy pancakes enriched with lemon zest and creamy ricotta for a bright, indulgent start to your day.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
07 - 2 large eggs, separated
08 - 3/4 cup milk
09 - Zest of 2 lemons
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled

→ For Cooking and Serving

13 - Butter or oil, for the pan
14 - Maple syrup, fresh berries, and/or powdered sugar (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, blend ricotta, egg yolks, milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
03 - Beat egg whites in a clean bowl until soft peaks form.
04 - Add the ricotta mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Carefully fold the whipped egg whites into the batter until evenly incorporated.
06 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
07 - Spoon approximately 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles appear and edges set. Flip and cook an additional 1-2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
08 - Serve the pancakes warm topped with maple syrup, fresh berries, or a dusting of powdered sugar as desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It feels like sharing a secret when you bite into the airy pancakes packed with creamy ricotta and fresh lemon zest
  • The balance of tang and sweetness makes them a perfect canvas for toppings that keep every breakfast fresh and exciting
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  • Do not overmix the batter once wet and dry ingredients combine to keep pancakes tender
  • Folding in the egg whites last is the key discovery that turned my pancakes from dense to fluffy
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  • Use a nonstick pan or well-seasoned griddle for even cooking and easy flipping
  • The gentle fold of egg whites maintains air bubbles ensuring fluffy results every time

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