These Lemon Ricotta Pancakes are some of the best pancakes you’ll ever eat! They have the perfect Italian flair made with creamy ricotta and fresh lemon. What's not to love?

Welcome to #LemonWeek 2022 hosted by Lynn from Fresh April Flours and Rebecca from Devour Dinner. This week is sponsored by Rodelle and La Tourangelle.

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Ricotta Cheese in Pancakes?

I know what you're thinking because I thought it too at first — cheese in pancakes? The ricotta does not give it a savory cheesy taste at all. In fact, you don't even taste it at all. It adds moisture and makes the pancakes taste creamy and give them a buttery feel.

Ricotta is a good filler for all kinds of delicious dishes, including these lemon ricotta pancakes. Here are a few favorite recipes of mine that use ricotta cheese.

Making these pancakes are simple and easy. The ricotta cheese works like cream cheese in a dish. Other ingredients are vanilla, eggs, baking powder, baking soda, flour, and milk.

If you want them to have that crispy flapjack feel when cooking them, make sure to spray your pan really well with a nonstick cooking spray, like the all-purpose baking spray from La Tourangelle.

If you love pancakes, be sure to check out these Banana Oat Pancakes made with only 3 ingredients.

These pancakes are so good when topped with butter, your favorite fruit, and then drizzled with maple syrup.

Thursday #LemonWeek Recipes

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins by Fresh April Flours
Lemon Chess Pie by Palatable Pastime
Strawberry Lemonade Bars by Best Cookie Recipes
Lemon Dump Cake by The Fresh Cooky
Easy Peasy Lemon Cookies by A Day In The Life On The Farm
Lemon Cream Cheese Bundt Cake by An Affair From The Heart
Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken by Lemon Blossoms

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Yield: 6 servings

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Name: Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar; 2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 cup milk; 3/4 cup ricotta; 3 large eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 - 2 Tbsp lemon zest (; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; Nonstick baking spray

The creamiest pancakes are filled with lemon flavor. Top with your favorite berries and maple syrup for perfect pancakes every time.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup milk
3/4 cup ricotta
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 - 2 Tbsp lemon zest (
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Nonstick baking spray

Instructions

Place a skillet on medium heat and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
In a mixing bowl whisk together all the ingredients. No need to seperate the dry from the wet.
Pour 1/3 cup batter into the skillet and cook until bubbles begin to appear on surface and bottom is golden brown, then flip and cook opposite side until golden brown.
Serve warm with berries and maple syrup.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 247Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 495mgCarbohydrates: 36gFiber: 1gSugar: 10gProtein: 11g