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Rich buttermilk pancakes made with ricotta cheese and a hint of lemon zest. Inspired by the Lemon Ricotta pancakes available for brunch from The Cheesecake Factory.

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Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 1 1/2 Cups Buttermilk
• 2 Eggs
• 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
• 2 Cups Ricotta Cheese
• 4 Tablespoons Sugar
• 2 Tablespoons Lemon Zest

How to Make Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

• Whisk together the Buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract in a separate mixing bowl.

• Add the ricotta cheese, sugar, and lemon zest and mix to combine.

• Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix together.

• Heat a griddle to between 325 degrees and 350 degrees. Scoop approximately 1/4 cup batter for each pancake onto the griddle.

• When bubbles begin to appear on the pancakes, flip them over and cook on the other side for 2-3 minutes.

• Remove the pancakes from the griddle and enjoy with your favorite toppings!

More Pancake Recipes:

• Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
• Sweet Cream Pancakes
• Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes

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Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Yield: 12 Pancakes

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Rich buttermilk pancakes made with ricotta cheese and a hint of lemon zest. Inspired by the Lemon Ricotta pancakes available for brunch from The Cheesecake Factory.

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Ingredients

• 1 3/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 1 1/2 Cups Buttermilk
• 2 Eggs
• 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
• 2 Cups Ricotta Cheese
• 4 Tablespoons Sugar
• 2 Tablespoons Lemon Zest

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
2. Whisk together the Buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract in a separate mixing bowl.
3. Add the ricotta cheese, sugar, and lemon zest and mix to combine.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix together.
5. Heat a griddle to between 325 degrees and 350 degrees. Scoop approximately 1/4 cup batter for each pancake onto the griddle.
6. When bubbles begin to appear on the pancakes, flip them over and cook on the other side for 2-3 minutes.
7. Remove the pancakes from the griddle and enjoy with your favorite toppings!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 3
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 557Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 1228mgCarbohydrates: 67gFiber: 2gSugar: 18gProtein: 26g

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