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Fluffy Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

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Light and fluffy pancakes made with ricotta cheese and fresh blueberries, enhanced with a bright lemon zest for a perfect breakfast treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (about 250g) whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) milk (whole or 2%)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest (from about 1 large lemon)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries, rinsed and patted dry
  • About 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for cooking

Instructions

  1. Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat until warm but not smoking hot.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk ricotta cheese, milk, eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula until just combined; lumps are okay.
  5. Gently fold in the fresh blueberries, being careful not to break them.
  6. Add about 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter to the hot skillet and swirl to coat.
  7. Pour 1/4 cup (60ml) of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set.
  8. Carefully flip the pancakes and cook for another 2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Adjust heat as needed.
  9. Transfer cooked pancakes to a warm plate and tent with foil while cooking the remaining batter.
  10. Serve immediately with maple syrup, extra lemon zest, or a dollop of ricotta if desired.

Notes

If the batter is too thick, add a splash more milk. Use medium heat and butter the skillet before each batch to prevent sticking. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend. Frozen blueberries can be used if thawed and drained well. To keep pancakes warm, place them in a low oven (200°F/95°C) tented with foil.

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