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Fluffy Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes

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Light and fluffy ricotta pancakes with bright lemon zest and juicy blueberries, perfect for a quick and easy weekend breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk (or milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice, let sit 5 minutes)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 cup (250g) whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted plus extra for the pan
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 1 medium lemon)
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries
  • Optional toppings: maple syrup, extra lemon zest or powdered sugar, fresh mint leaves

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, ricotta, melted butter, and lemon zest until smooth.
  3. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined; lumps are okay.
  4. Carefully fold in fresh blueberries, distributing evenly without breaking them.
  5. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and brush with melted butter.
  6. Spoon ¼ cup batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Flip gently and cook another 2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Adjust heat as needed.
  8. Transfer cooked pancakes to a cooling rack or warm plate to keep warm while cooking the rest.
  9. Serve stacked with maple syrup, extra lemon zest or powdered sugar, and fresh mint if desired.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for even batter. Do not overmix to keep pancakes fluffy. Adjust skillet heat to avoid burning. Frozen blueberries can be used without thawing. Batter can be prepared the night before and refrigerated.

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