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American🍳 Medium

Fluffy Ricotta Lemon Pancakes

30 mintotal
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
4servings
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Light, airy, and citrusy pancakes made with creamy ricotta cheese and fresh lemon zest for a gourmet breakfast experience.

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Ingredients

Servings:4
  • 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 2 units Large eggs, separated
  • 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup Whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup Fresh blueberries(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

  2. 2

    In a separate medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg yolks, milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.

  3. 3

    In a small clean bowl, beat the egg whites with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form.

  4. 4

    Gently fold the wet ricotta mixture into the dry flour mixture until just combined; do not overmix.

  5. 5

    Carefully fold the whipped egg whites into the batter to maintain the airy texture.

  6. 6

    Heat a non-stick griddle or skillet over medium-low heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.

  7. 7

    Pour 1/3 cup of batter onto the griddle for each pancake and cook for 3-4 minutes until bubbles form and the edges look set.

  8. 8

    Flip carefully and cook for another 2 minutes until golden brown, then serve immediately with maple syrup.

Nutrition per Serving

345

Calories

14g

Protein

38g

Carbs

15g

Fat

1g

Fiber

12g

Sugar

480mg

Sodium

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