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Fluffy Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

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Light, fluffy pancakes made with ricotta cheese, fresh lemon zest, and juicy blueberries, perfect for bright and indulgent mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (250g) ricotta cheese, whole milk recommended
  • ¾ cup (180ml) milk, whole or 2%
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest, finely grated
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries, rinsed and patted dry
  • Butter, unsalted and melted, for the pan

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar.
  2. In a separate medium bowl, whisk 1 cup ricotta cheese, ¾ cup milk, 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula just until combined; do not overmix. It’s okay if the batter is a little lumpy.
  4. Fold in 1 cup fresh blueberries carefully to avoid bursting them.
  5. Heat a non-stick skillet or cast iron pan over medium heat and add a small pat of butter to coat the surface.
  6. Use a ¼ cup measuring cup to pour batter onto the skillet for evenly sized pancakes. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Flip carefully and cook another 2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Avoid pressing down on pancakes.
  8. Serve immediately with butter, maple syrup, or powdered sugar.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes tender; lumps are okay. Use room temperature eggs and dairy for better mixing. Keep skillet at medium heat to avoid burning or undercooking. Flip pancakes only once when bubbles form and edges look set. Fresh lemon zest is preferred over bottled lemon extract for brighter flavor. If batter is too thick, add a splash more milk; if too thin, add a bit more flour.

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