Lemon Ricotta Pancakes Berries (Printable)
Fluffy pancakes with ricotta, lemon zest, and sweet mixed berries for a bright, fresh breakfast.
# What You Need:
→ Pancakes
01 - 1 cup ricotta cheese
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 2 large eggs, separated
08 - 3/4 cup whole milk
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
10 - Zest of 1 large lemon
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Berry Topping
12 - 1 1/2 cups mixed fresh berries
13 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
→ For Serving
15 - Maple syrup
16 - Powdered sugar
# Directions:
01 - Gently toss mixed berries with sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl. Set aside to macerate while preparing pancakes.
02 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl until well blended.
03 - Combine ricotta cheese, milk, melted butter, egg yolks, lemon zest, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy.
04 - Add ricotta mixture to dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Beat egg whites in a clean bowl until soft peaks form. Gently fold whipped whites into batter until incorporated.
06 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter.
07 - Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles appear and edges set. Flip and cook 1-2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Repeat with remaining batter.
08 - Stack pancakes on plates. Top with macerated berries and drizzle with maple syrup or sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The ricotta creates a texture unlike any pancake youve had before, somewhere between fluffy and creamy
- Fresh lemon zest wakes everything up without making them taste like dessert
02 -
- Overmixing the batter will make them tough, barely mix until the flour disappears
- The first pancake is always the sacrificial one, use it to test your heat level
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients combine more smoothly than cold ones
- Let the batter rest for 10 minutes before cooking for even fluffier results