Description
These lemon ricotta pancakes are incredibly light and fluffy, with a hint of lemon zest, topped with a homemade blueberry syrup for a perfect weekend breakfast treat.
Ingredients
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- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1 1/3 cups (320 ml) ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp freshly grated lemon zest
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) all-purpose flour
- Melted butter for brushing the griddle
- 1 cup (240 ml) frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar (for blueberry syrup)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, ricotta, sugar, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Add the flour to the yolk mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- In a separate bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks.
- Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the ricotta mixture, being careful not to deflate the egg whites.
- Heat a griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat and brush with melted butter.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of the batter onto the griddle for each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the blueberry syrup, combine the frozen blueberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries have broken down and the syrup has thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Serve the pancakes warm, drizzled with the blueberry syrup.
Notes
- For best results, make sure to beat the egg whites to stiff peaks before folding them into the batter.
- This will ensure the pancakes are light and fluffy.
- The blueberry syrup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- If you prefer a thicker syrup, let it simmer a bit longer.
- Serve the pancakes immediately for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 110