Best 10 Lemon Ricotta Pancake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our delectable Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. These fluffy, citrus-infused pancakes are a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors, offering a burst of sunshine to your breakfast or brunch table. Each bite is a harmonious dance of ricotta cheese's creamy richness, the bright zest of lemons, and the comforting warmth of pancake batter. This recipe provides two variations to cater to your dietary preferences: a classic version made with all-purpose flour and a gluten-free alternative using almond flour. Both variations promise a stack of fluffy, golden-brown pancakes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a pancake aficionado or seeking a delightful gluten-free option, this recipe has you covered. So, gather your ingredients, whisk up the batter, and prepare to savor the extraordinary taste of Lemon Ricotta Pancakes.

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LEMON RICOTTA PANCAKES



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Lemon Ricotta Pancakes are fluffy, tender pancakes that are elevated to a whole new level. The ricotta adds protein and a lightness that is absolutely divine while the lemon gives it a bit of a tangy taste that you are going to love!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Breakfast

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups flour
2 Tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
1/2 cup ricotta
1 teaspoon vanilla
juice of one lemon and zest
Blueberry Syrup (for serving )

Steps:

  • In a medium sized bowl whisk the flour, sugar, baking soda, powder and salt.
  • In another medium sized bowl add the milk, eggs, ricotta, vanilla, lemon juice and zest.
  • Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients.
  • Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Spray with cooking spray and drop about 1/4 cup of the batter onto the warm skillet. Once it forms bubbles then flip to the other side and cook until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LEMON-RICOTTA PANCAKES



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If these pancakes were any lighter, they would float off the plate--and I didn't even separate the eggs and whip the whites. Also, I used water instead of milk--and I liked them better that way. I like to serve these with a pat of butter, a pinch of lemon zest, and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Pancake Recipes

Time 31m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

¾ cup cold water or milk
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (just the yellow part of the skin)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 large egg
⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup self-rising flour
2 tablespoons self-rising flour

Steps:

  • Whisk water and baking soda together in a mixing bowl. Add ricotta cheese, lemon zest, vegetables oil, sugar, egg, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth, breaking up lumps of cheese as you mix. Add melted butter, lemon juice, and 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons self-rising flour. Whisk together, stirring until most of flour disappears into the batter.
  • Let batter sit at room temperature about 15 minutes.
  • Heat lightly greased cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Portion out 1/4 cup scoops of batter onto skillet (cook in batches). When bubbles begin to form on the surface and the edges of the pancakes start to look dry (2 to 3 minutes), flip and cook other side until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a warm plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553.8 calories, Carbohydrate 62.8 g, Cholesterol 141.2 mg, Fat 26 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 1399.4 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

RICOTTA PANCAKES WITH LEMON SYRUP



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 30 silver dollar-sized pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup whole milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Zest of 3 lemons, grated, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup (4 ounces) ricotta
Unsalted butter for the skillet
Lemon Syrup, recipe follows
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
Zest of 1 lemon
2 lemons, juiced
Pinch of kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the ricotta pancakes: Whisk together the flour, sugar, and baking powder in a large bowl. Whisk in the milk, egg, and zest until incorporated. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the ricotta.
  • Preheat a large, well-seasoned cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add enough butter just to coat. When a drop of water thrown into the skillet bounces across the surface vigorously, add heaping tablespoon-sized dollops of batter, allowing enough room between each for them to spread slightly. Cook until the bubbles begin to pop and hollow out on the surface of the pancakes, adjusting the heat as necessary, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook for about 1 minute more.
  • Serve with Lemon Syrup.
  • In a small saucepan, add the sugar, water, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt.
  • Bring to a boil and then simmer for 10 minutes. Let cool and strain.

LEMON RICOTTA PANCAKES WITH FIGS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 14 pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup fresh whole milk ricotta
1 cup buttermilk, shaken
3 extra-large eggs
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon zest (2 lemons), plus extra for serving
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
6 tablespoons clarified butter
8 to 10 ripe figs, 1/2-inch diced
Salted butter and pure maple syrup, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the ricotta, buttermilk, eggs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. While stirring with a rubber spatula, add the flour mixture to the ricotta mixture and mix just until combined. Set aside for 5 minutes.
  • Heat a large (12-inch) saute pan over medium heat. Pour in a tablespoon or two of the clarified butter and heat until the butter sizzles. Stir the batter with a rubber spatula. Using a standard (2 1/4-inch) ice cream scoop, drop level scoopfuls of batter into the pan and allow them to cook for a few minutes, until bubbles appear all over the top. While the pancakes cook, distribute the figs on the pancakes, then turn to cook on the other side, until they spring back when lightly touched. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding clarified butter to the pan as needed. Transfer to plates, sprinkle with lemon zest, dot with butter, and drizzle with maple syrup. Serve hot.

LEMON-RICOTTA PANCAKES



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 16 pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup polenta
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese, such as Calabro
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
2 eggs
Grapeseed oil
Maple syrup, warmed, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, polenta, baking powder and salt. In a large measuring cup, whisk together the buttermilk, ricotta, lemon zest and eggs. Pour the liquid ingredients over the dry ingredients and fold together, using a rubber spatula, until just combined. Let sit for 15 minutes to allow the polenta to soften.
  • Preheat a rimmed griddle to medium-low heat. Add oil to coat the griddle.
  • With a 1/4-cup measure, scoop batter onto the griddle. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the pancakes to a plate and continue with the remaining batter. Serve warm with lots of warm maple syrup.

LEMON RICOTTA PANCAKES WITH LEMON CURD AND FRESH RASPBERRIES



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 pancakes (2 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 eggs
2/3 cup milk
1 lemon, zested and juiced
Butter, for griddle
1 (11-ounce) jar prepared lemon curd
Fresh raspberries, for garnish
Confectioners' sugar, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat a nonstick griddle.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, nutmeg, salt, and sugar in a small bowl. Whisk together the cheese, eggs, milk, lemon juice and zest in a large bowl. Whisk the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Brush the hot griddle with butter. For each pancake, pour approximately 1/4 cup measure of the batter on the griddle and cook on both sides until light golden brown. Repeat until no batter remains.
  • Empty the contents of the lemon curd into a small saucepan and warm over low heat. Alternatively, remove the lid and place in a microwave oven on 50 percent power for 2 minutes, stopping after 1 minute to stir the curd. Drizzle a few tablespoons of the curd over the pancakes, top with fresh raspberries, and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

LEMON RICOTTA PANCAKES WITH BLUEBERRY SAUCE



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These pancakes are light and don't leave you feeling too full. The blueberry sauce is easy, healthy, bright, and perfect on top of these pancakes. Top the pancakes with blueberry sauce or maple syrup.

Provided by hopefuleesoon

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Pancake Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 cups frozen blueberries
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup ricotta cheese
⅔ cup milk
2 eggs
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 lemon, juiced and zested
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Mix 2 tablespoons lemon juice and cornstarch together in a bowl until cornstarch dissolves.
  • Stir blueberries and 3 tablespoons sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Pour cornstarch mixture into blueberry mixture; cook and stir until mixture thickens slightly. Cover saucepan and remove from heat.
  • Whisk ricotta cheese, milk, eggs, sugar, juice from 1 lemon, lemon zest, nutmeg, and salt together in a bowl until well blended. Add flour and baking powder; whisk to combine.
  • Heat a lightly oiled griddle or skillet over medium-high heat. Drop batter in 1/4 cup portions onto the griddle and cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry. Flip and cook until browned on the other side. Repeat with remaining batter. Top pancakes with blueberry sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.9 calories, Carbohydrate 57.7 g, Cholesterol 85.1 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 560.2 mg, Sugar 27.7 g

LEMON RICOTTA PANCAKES



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I'm a firm believer that rhubarb recipes cannot be too plentiful. Here, it is featured in the sauce for lovely lemon pancakes. These are yummy for brunch.- Marilyn Rodriguez, Spark, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 pancakes (1-1/3 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • For rhubarb sauce, combine the rhubarb, water and brown sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until rhubarb is tender. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, milk, lemon juice and zest. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined. , Drop batter by 2 tablespoonfuls onto a greased hot griddle. Cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Serve with rhubarb sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 498mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

LEMON RICOTTA PANCAKES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: pancake, ricotta cheese, egg yolk, milk, vanilla extract, lemon zest, flour, baking powder, blueberry compote, blueberry, sugar, water, lemon juice, egg whites, sugar

Provided by Hector Gomez

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pancake
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 egg yolk
¾ cup milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons lemon zest
1 cup flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ cups blueberry compote
2 cups blueberry
½ cup sugar
½ cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together ricotta cheese, egg yolk, milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Whisk until smooth, then add flour and baking powder. Mix this until fully combined.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, beat the egg whites on high speed with an electric mixer until very white and foamy, then gradually add sugar. Continue beating on high speed until hard peaks form.
  • Gently fold ¼ of the egg whites into the lemon ricotta mixture. Gently fold in the remaining egg whites. Be careful not to deflate the eggs!
  • Butter up a nonstick pan and pour in about ¼ cup (25g) worth of batter for each pancake.
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown on the edges.
  • In a pot or pan, cook blueberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and cook for about 8-10 minutes or until the compote reaches a thick consistency. (Compote will thicken once it cools, so to loosen it up just add a touch of hot water.)
  • Serve hot compote over stack of pancakes and dust with powdered sugar.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 928 calories, Carbohydrate 175 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 26 grams, Sugar 64 grams

LEMON RICOTTA PANCAKES



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This quick batter cooks into the most tender pancakes for the most comforting breakfast. Milky ricotta and butter, along with tangy buttermilk, lend a soft, sweet creaminess, and well-beaten eggs keep them fluffy and light. Lemon- and vanilla-scented sugar makes the pancakes sweet enough to eat on their own, but they're fun to serve with blueberry syrup or your favorite toppings. If you prefer soufflé-like pancakes, separate the whites from the yolks and beat them to stiff peaks. Mix the yolks in with the wet ingredients, fold the whipped whites in after the dry ingredients are incorporated and cook as directed below.

Provided by Genevieve Ko

Categories     pancakes, main course

Time 20m

Yield 8 to 10 small pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup/102 grams all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 cup/50 grams granulated sugar
1 lemon
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs
3/4 cup/170 grams whole-milk ricotta
1/4 cup/61 grams buttermilk, preferably whole milk
2 tablespoons/28 grams unsalted butter, melted, plus room-temperature butter for cooking and serving
Blueberry Syrup or other toppings, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl. Heat a griddle or large nonstick pan or well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over medium-low.
  • Add the sugar to a large bowl, then finely grate the zest of the lemon directly over the sugar. Using your fingers, gently rub the zest into the sugar. Add the vanilla and whisk to evenly moisten. Add the eggs and whisk until foamy on top, then add the ricotta, buttermilk and butter, and whisk until well blended. Add the flour mixture and gently stir until no traces of flour remain.
  • Generously butter the griddle, then drop a scant 1/4 cup batter onto it. Repeat, spacing the rounds at least an inch apart. Cook until the bottoms are golden brown and the tops are bubbling, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook until the other sides are golden brown, about 2 minutes more. Repeat with more butter and the remaining batter. Serve warm, slathered with butter and blueberry syrup or other toppings if you'd like.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ricotta cheese. Fresh ricotta cheese is creamier and has a milder flavor than store-bought ricotta cheese. If you can, make your own ricotta cheese at home using whole milk and lemon juice or vinegar.
  • Use high-quality lemons. The flavor of the lemons will shine through in the pancakes, so use the best lemons you can find.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the pancakes tough. Mix the batter until the ingredients are just combined.
  • Cook the pancakes over medium-low heat. This will help prevent the pancakes from burning.
  • Serve the pancakes immediately. Lemon ricotta pancakes are best served hot off the griddle with your favorite toppings.

Conclusion:

Lemon ricotta pancakes are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch recipe. They're perfect for a special occasion or a lazy weekend morning. With their light and fluffy texture, bright lemon flavor, and creamy ricotta filling, these pancakes are sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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