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Cloud-Like Lemon Ricotta Pancakes for Your Best Brunch

A stack of incredibly fluffy ricotta pancakes, cut open to show the texture, drizzled with syrup and dusted with powdered sugar.
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Make restaurant-quality ricotta pancakes at home! This easy recipe delivers incredibly fluffy, soft, and tender pancakes infused with bright lemon flavor. Perfect for a special weekend breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 2 large eggs, separated
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 large lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the griddle

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese, egg yolks, milk, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
  3. Whisk the melted butter into the ricotta mixture.
  4. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  5. In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  6. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter in two additions until no white streaks remain. This step creates the cloud-like texture.
  7. Heat a lightly buttered griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  8. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  9. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • For an extra boost of flavor, add 1/4 cup of fresh blueberries or raspberries to the batter just before cooking.
  • If you are interested in structured eating plans, consider looking into options like keto meal plan delivery to complement your lighter breakfast choices.
  • To achieve the fluffiest results, make sure your baking powder and baking soda are fresh.
  • If you are looking for quick weeknight meals, remember to follow us on Pinterest for more simple ideas.

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