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Fluffy Lemon Ricotta Pancakes Recipe Easy Homemade with Fresh Berries

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These fluffy lemon ricotta pancakes combine zesty lemon and creamy ricotta for a tender, moist texture, topped with fresh berries for a bright, delicious breakfast treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (250g) ricotta cheese, whole milk
  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (180ml) buttermilk (or milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice)
  • Zest of 1 large lemon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for cooking)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 cup mixed fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
  • Maple syrup or honey, for drizzling
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon salt until combined and clump-free.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat 1 large egg until smooth. Add 1 cup ricotta cheese, ¾ cup buttermilk, 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, zest of 1 lemon, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir gently until just combined.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients bowl. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined; a few lumps are fine. Avoid overmixing.
  4. Preheat a non-stick skillet or cast iron pan over medium heat. Melt a small amount of butter and swirl to coat the surface.
  5. Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, pour batter onto the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set.
  6. Flip carefully and cook for another 2 minutes until golden brown. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
  7. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a 200°F (90°C) oven while finishing the batch.
  8. Serve pancakes stacked with fresh berries, drizzled with maple syrup or honey, and dusted with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

If batter is too thick, add a splash more buttermilk to loosen. Use a thin, flexible spatula to flip pancakes gently. Keep pancakes warm in a low oven to maintain fluffiness. Avoid overmixing batter to keep pancakes tender.

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