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Fluffy Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

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Light, airy pancakes with creamy ricotta, fresh blueberries, and bright lemon zest, perfect for a quick and special breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (250g) whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (135g) all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (180ml) buttermilk (or milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar, let sit 5 minutes)
  • Zest of 1 medium lemon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for cooking and serving)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  2. In another bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Add ricotta, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Stir gently until combined, keeping some lumps.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Fold in the blueberries carefully to avoid bursting.
  4. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add melted butter and swirl to coat the surface. Heat until hot but not smoking.
  5. Spoon about ¼ cup (60ml) batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook another 2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Adjust heat as needed.
  6. Serve pancakes warm with extra butter, maple syrup, powdered sugar, or additional lemon zest if desired.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter; lumps are good to keep pancakes tender. Use room temperature eggs for better mixing. Fold in blueberries gently to avoid bursting. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a 200°F (90°C) oven if cooking multiple batches. Avoid pressing pancakes with spatula to keep them fluffy. If batter is too thick, add a splash of buttermilk.

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