This is the easiest Lemon Ricotta Pancakes recipe! It is perfect for breakfast and brunch and because it only takes 20 minutes to make, it’s sure to quickly become a favorite!
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I love brunch. While we usually go out for brunch, especially on Mother’s Day, sometimes we have a late breakfast on the weekends that one could call brunch as well.
My favorite brunch recipe is Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. The first time I ever had brunch, that’s what I ordered and they were unforgettable! I just had to make my own recipe so that I could have them whenever I want.
I prefer breakfast recipes to be quick and easy. So that’s what I came up with – a simple Lemon Ricotta Pancakes recipe!
Why This Recipe Works
- This is a simple pancakes recipe that doesn’t involve too many steps, like some other ricotta pancakes recipes do.
- These pancakes are light and fluffy with a light lemon flavor.
- Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner, this recipe is great all year long!
How to Make Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Prep!
Zest and juice the lemon. Have all of the ingredients needed out and ready to go.
Tip: use fresh lemon juice for the best results – and to be able to get that extra lemon flavor from the zest. You can zest the lemon with a microplane or use a vegetable peeler to remove the rind and mince.
Create!
Mix together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.
Whisk the ricotta cheese, eggs, milk, lemon zest and juice together in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the flour mixture until well blended. Let stand for 5 minutes.
While the batter is resting, heat your griddle to 350°F and coat with butter. Add 1/4 cup batter to the griddle for each pancake and cook until bubbles appear on top. Flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
Present!
Stack them up, sprinkle on some powdered sugar and finish them off with a few berries to fancy them up if you want. Viola! Breakfast or brunch, is served!
Tips & Techniques for the Best Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best results – and to be able to get that extra lemon flavor from the zest.
- You can zest the lemon with a microplane or use a vegetable peeler to remove the rind and mince.
- Store extra pancakes in a stack with a piece of wax or parchment paper between each one to prevent sticking and tightly wrapped in plastic wrap or a plastic bag in the refrigerator or freezer.
FAQ’s
- How do you reheat frozen pancakes? You can reheat frozen pancakes by placing on a microwave-safe plate and cooking for 30-seconds to 1 minute or until heated through. You can also reheat them in a toaster oven or regular oven at 350°F for 6-8 minutes, or until heated through.
- What do you serve with Lemon Ricotta Pancakes? You can serve them with butter, syrup, powdered sugar and/or fresh fruits like berries and bananas.
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Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup ricotta cheese * I used whole milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 lemon * zested and juiced
Instructions
- Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Whisk together the ricotta cheese, eggs, milk, lemon zest and juice in a medium bowl.
- Gradually whisk in the flour mixture until well blended. Let rest for 5 minutes.
- Heat a griddle to 350°F and coat with butter.
- Add 1/4 cup batter to the griddle for each pancake and cook until bubbles appear on top.
- Flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
- Serve with fresh fruit and powdered sugar, if desired.
Notes
Tips & Techniques for the Best Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best results – and to be able to get that extra lemon flavor from the zest.
- You can zest the lemon with a microplane or use a vegetable peeler to remove the rind and mince.
- Store extra pancakes in a stack with a piece of wax or parchment paper between each one to prevent sticking and tightly wrapped in plastic wrap or a plastic bag in the refrigerator or freezer.
FAQ’s
- How do you reheat frozen pancakes? You can reheat frozen pancakes by placing on a microwave-safe plate and cooking for 30-seconds to 1 minute or until heated through. You can also reheat them in a toaster oven or regular oven at 350°F for 6-8 minutes, or until heated through.
- What do you serve with Lemon Ricotta Pancakes? You can serve them with butter, syrup, powdered sugar and/or fresh fruits like berries and bananas.
Nutrition
This recipe was originally published on June 26, 2018. It was updated with more thorough instructions, tips, techniques, and FAQ’s in April 2019.
