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Lemon Blueberry and Ricotta Pancakes

30 minutes
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by: Joanna Cismaru
10.04.19

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These luscious Lemon Blueberry and Ricotta Pancakes are made with lemon juice, blueberries, ricotta, salt and vanilla, topped off with maple syrup and butter. The perfect weekend breakfast!

a stack of ricotta pancakes surrounded by blueberries with syrup being drizzled over them

Lemon and blueberries together are two ingredients that make me smile from ear to ear. When the two are paired together, well let’s just say that delicious things happen and it totally warms the cockles of my heart! It even takes such a simple recipe as pancakes and amplifies it to the nth degree.

And then when you add ricotta in that mix, well let’s just end this now because you’ll just have to try these pancakes to believe me. I was going for nice thick and fluffy pancakes loaded with blueberries and loads of lemon flavor so that when you take a bite into one, you get a burst of blueberries enveloped by lemon flavor, maple syrup, and a touch of butter.

If tomorrow morning you find yourself brewing a hot pot of coffee and wonder what to have for breakfast then try these. What better way to start your weekend than with these fluffy pancakes? Now you have a reason to go shopping, buy some blueberries, some gorgeous lemons and ricotta cheese.

If you find yourself with leftover ricotta and aren’t sure what to do with it, add a bit of cocoa powder to it, a bit of sugar and just eat it like that. It’s really good, trust me.

Ingredients

  • Dry ingredients – All purpose flour, salt, baking powder, white sugar, and baking soda.
  • Wet ingredients – Eggs, ricotta, lemon zest, lemon juice, and regular milk.
  • Blueberries – You can use frozen you can use fresh – you can use whatever your heart desires!
  • Vanilla – Just a little bit of extract to act as a secret weapon flavor bomb.
a stack of ricotta pancakes drizzled with syrup, surrounded by blueberries, with a pad of butter on top

No Ricotta?

You can always substitute a lower fat cottage cheese, that would be the best substitute for ricotta in these pancakes. This ingredient will also offer lots of great protein to your pancakes!

Not A Blueberry Fan?

You can use any berries you like for this recipe. Blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, etc, or any combination.

How To Make Lemon Blueberry and Ricotta Pancakes

  1. Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, sugar and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
  2. Combine the wet ingredients: In a smaller bowl whisk together the vanilla extract, milk, eggs, ricotta cheese, lemon zest and lemon juice. Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture and gently whisk until well incorporated. Stir in the blueberries.
  3. Cook the pancakes: Pour about half a ladle onto a medium hot griddle and cook for 3 minutes, until the edges start to firm up. Flip the pancakes and finish cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes on the other side. Repeat with remaining batter.
  4. Serve hot with maple syrup and butter.

Want To Use Frozen Blueberries Rather Than Fresh?

You can most certainly swap the fresh berries out for frozen if that’s all you have on hand! Just follow these simple steps to ensure you have berries that don’t sink and don’t bleed too much color into your batter.

  • Rinse your blueberries in cool water till defrosted and the water runs clears. Don’t leave the berries to defrost on the counter.
  • Dry them thoroughly between 2 pieces of paper towel.
a stack of ricotta pancakes with a bite cut out and on a fork

Freezing Leftover Pancakes

To freeze pancakes, place a sheet of wax paper between each pancake and stack together. Wrap the stack tightly with aluminum foil and place it inside a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 1 to 2 months. To reheat the frozen pancakes, place them on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave uncovered for about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, or until heated through.

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Lemon Blueberry and Ricotta Pancakes

4.62 from 99 votes
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Total: 30 mins
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Serves: 6
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These luscious Lemon Blueberry and Ricotta Pancakes are made with lemon juice, blueberries, ricotta, salt and vanilla, topped off with maple syrup and butter. The perfect weekend breakfast!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • zest from 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • maple syrup and butter for serving
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Instructions

  • In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, sugar and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
  • In a smaller bowl whisk together the vanilla extract, milk, eggs, ricotta cheese, lemon zest and lemon juice.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture and gently whisk until well incorporated. Stir in the blueberries.
  • Pour about half a ladle onto a medium hot griddle and cook for 3 minutes, until the edges start to firm up. Flip the pancakes and finish cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes on the other side. Repeat with remaining batter.
  • Serve hot with maple syrup and butter.

Recipe Notes

  1. You can use any berries you like for this recipe. Blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, etc, or any combination.
  2. This recipe will yield about 18 small to medium pancakes. Nutritional information assumes 3 pancakes per serving and does not include maple syrup and butter.
  3. To freeze pancakes, place a sheet of wax paper between each pancake and stack together. Wrap the stack tightly with aluminum foil and place it inside a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 1 to 2 months. To reheat the frozen pancakes, place them on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave uncovered for about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, or until heated through. 
  4. Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 3pancakesCalories: 267kcal (13%)Carbohydrates: 43g (14%)Protein: 9g (18%)Fat: 5g (8%)Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)Cholesterol: 69mg (23%)Sodium: 211mg (9%)Potassium: 361mg (10%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 8g (9%)Vitamin A: 250IU (5%)Vitamin C: 4.3mg (5%)Calcium: 189mg (19%)Iron: 2.5mg (14%)
Course:Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine:American
Keyword:blueberry, pancakes, ricotta, ricotta pancakes
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I’m Joanna (Jo for short) and this is my blog where I share with you my culinary adventures. Here you will find a variety of recipes using simple everyday ingredients and creating wonderful, delicious and comforting meals, including some decadent desserts.

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  1. Evelyn Gomez says

    March 14, 2021 at 9:59 am

    5 stars
    This recipe makes amazing pancakes. This has been my go-to for company. Everyone that had had the opportunity to try these delicious pancakes raves!

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  2. D says

    February 28, 2021 at 7:47 am

    3 stars
    Although the flavour is delicious, The batter was too thick, and the pancakes dense.

    Reply
  3. Snowbirdgirl says

    January 16, 2021 at 10:06 am

    5 stars
    Very tasty substituted 1 cup almond flour for 1/2 of white flour worked very well. Also added 1tablespoon of lemon olive oil.

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  4. phod says

    December 27, 2020 at 7:21 am

    5 stars
    I made this on a Sunday morning, I needed to add a little bit extra milk, since the batter was a little too thick. Topped with some Trader Joe’s lemon curd. Amazing!

    Reply
  5. Elena says

    December 12, 2020 at 5:10 pm

    5 stars
    I made it for brunch and paired it with berry compote. The pancakes were amazing!!! Light, fluffy and tasty:) Definitely going to make them agin

    Reply
  6. e edem says

    August 27, 2020 at 12:44 am

    5 stars
    so fluffy and flavour, i halved the recipe because i didn’t need the whole thing but we still used the original amount of zest and ricotta. we also added an extra tbsp of sugar to satisfy my sweet tooth. best one i’ve tried so far

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