Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRistorante Del LagoLemon Ricotta Pancakes Recipe

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Warm Maple Syrup, Citrus Vanilla Sauce

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Ingredients

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Pancakes

Citrus Vanilla Sauce

For Serving

Method

Pancakes

  1. 1

    Prepare Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

  2. 2

    Prepare Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix; a few lumps are okay.

  4. 4

    Cook Pancakes

    Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a little butter. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown.

  5. 5

    Keep Warm

    Transfer cooked pancakes to a warm plate and cover with a towel to keep warm while you cook the remaining pancakes.

Citrus Vanilla Sauce

  1. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and sugar.

  2. 7

    Heat Sauce

    Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar is dissolved.

  3. 8

    Finish Sauce

    Add the butter and stir until melted and the sauce is smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.

For Serving

  1. 9

    Plate and Serve

    Stack the warm pancakes on a plate, drizzle with the citrus vanilla sauce, and serve with warm maple syrup and fresh berries on the side.

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