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Fluffy Fresh Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

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These pancakes are soft, tender, and fluffy with a creamy ricotta texture, bright lemon zest, and bursts of fresh blueberries, perfect for a special breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (250g) whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • ½ cup (120ml) whole milk
  • 4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter, melted plus extra for cooking
  • Zest from 1 fresh lemon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until evenly combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the ricotta cheese with eggs until smooth. Add milk, melted butter, vanilla extract (if using), lemon juice, and lemon zest. Whisk gently until fully incorporated.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Fold in the fresh blueberries carefully.
  4. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and brush with melted butter.
  5. Scoop about ¼ cup (60ml) of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and edges look set. Flip and cook another 1.5-2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  6. Keep pancakes warm in a low oven if cooking in batches. Serve immediately with toppings like butter, maple syrup, extra blueberries, and a squeeze of lemon.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter; a few lumps are fine to keep pancakes tender. Use whole milk ricotta for best creaminess. If using frozen blueberries, thaw and drain well. Moderate heat is key to avoid burning while cooking through. For extra fluffiness, separate eggs and whip whites before folding in last.

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