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Fluffy Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

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These pancakes are pillowy, cloud-like, and uniquely tender with ricotta cheese and fresh lemon zest, bursting with juicy blueberries for a moist and flavorful breakfast treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (250g) whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) milk (whole milk preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries
  • Unsalted butter, for cooking
  • Pure maple syrup, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Add ricotta cheese, milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth but do not overbeat; small lumps of ricotta are fine.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold until just combined. The batter will be lumpy and thick.
  4. Carefully fold in the fresh blueberries. If using frozen, fold them in frozen without thawing.
  5. Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a small pat of unsalted butter and let it melt, swirling to coat the surface.
  6. Scoop about 1/4 cup (60ml) of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set.
  7. Flip gently and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Adjust heat as needed.
  8. Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and keep warm in a low oven (about 200°F / 90°C) while finishing the batch.
  9. Serve immediately stacked with pure maple syrup and optional extra lemon zest or blueberries for garnish.

Notes

Use frozen blueberries without thawing to prevent batter discoloration. Do not overmix batter to keep pancakes tender. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a 200°F oven. For extra fluff, separate eggs and fold in whipped whites last. Butter mixed with a little neutral oil can prevent burning.

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