Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk ricotta recommended)
- 3 large egg yolks
- 3 large egg whites
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large lemon, zested and juiced (about 1 tablespoon zest and ¼ cup juice)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cake flour (or substitute with all-purpose flour + cornstarch)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Butter, for greasing the griddle or pan
- Bonne Maman Cherry Preserves, for serving
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
- Maple syrup, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, ricotta cheese, egg yolks, vanilla extract, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cake flour (or substitute), baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk gently until just combined (do not overmix).
- In a clean, small bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whisked egg whites into the ricotta batter using a spatula.
- Heat a griddle or non-stick pan over medium heat and grease with butter.
- Pour about â…“ cup of batter per pancake onto the hot surface.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and bubbles appear on top.
- Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Remove and repeat with remaining batter, re-greasing as needed.
- Serve warm with Bonne Maman Cherry Preserves and optional powdered sugar and maple syrup.
Notes
- Use whole milk ricotta for the best texture.
- Do not overmix the batter; a few lumps are okay.
- Gently fold in the whipped egg whites to keep the pancakes light and fluffy.
- Maintain medium heat on the griddle for even cooking.
- Wait for bubbles and set edges before flipping.
- Pancakes can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or frozen for 1-2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Pan-cooked
- Cuisine: American, European
Keywords: Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Cherry Preserves, Breakfast, Brunch, Ricotta Pancake Recipe, Easy Pancakes, Mother's Day Breakfast, Fluffy Pancakes, Citrus Pancakes, Fruit Preserves
