Summer is bursting with berries and I enjoy using them for various breakfast dishes like in this delicious Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes. Blueberries have always been great in pancakes, and are amazing in these made with ricotta.
What I love about this recipe is the fact that the whites are whipped separately and then folded into the pancake mixture. That makes the pancakes fluffy and soft and simply irresistible.
The addition of ricotta and lemon zest takes the pancakes to the next level. They will soon become a family favorite and you might consider doubling the recipe as they will be gone in seconds.
How to make Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes
First, separate the egg whites from the yolks. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, ricotta cheese, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until well combined. Then, add the flour, baking powder, lemon zest, and salt to the mixture, and whisk until there are no lumps.
In another bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the pancake mixture until just combined.
Next, lightly grease a nonstick pan with butter and place it over medium heat. Pour about ¼ cup of the pancake batter onto the pan and spread it out to form a 4-inch (10cm) pancake.
Sprinkle some blueberries on top of the pancake and cook for approximately 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the pancakes are golden brown.
Once cooked, garnish the pancakes with fresh blueberries and serve them with maple syrup or honey drizzled on top.
Hope you will try these Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes as they are worth all the effort. If you do, don’t forget to tag me in your Instagram posts or stories, so I can see your amazing results. Enjoy!
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The recipe was slightly adapted after Driscoll’s
Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp (30g) sugar
- 1 cup (240g) ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup (120g) buttermilk
- 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
- 1 1/2 tsp (6g) baking powder
- Zest from a lemon
- Fresh blueberries
- Maple Syrup/Honey for serving
Instructions
- Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, ricotta cheese, buttermilk and vanilla extract. Add the flour, baking powder, lemon zest and salt and whisk until no lumps remain.
- Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped whites into the pancake mixture.
- Lightly grease with butter a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add about ¼ cup of pancake batter and spread to form a 4-inch (10cm) pancake.
- Add blueberries on top and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh blueberries and serve with maple syrup or honey on top.
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Can we skip the lemon zest? Will it affect the flavor?
Hi! I love your website and made over 10 of your recipes already which are all amazing! Want to make these pancakes next but don’t have buttermilk..what a good substitute?
I am so glad to hear that..Ella:) you can always substitute buttermilk with 3/4 part yogurt + 1/4 part milk
I want to make this recipe but I don’t have ricotta cheese, I have instead Philadelphia chesse. What do you think? Thank you.
Can I use diffrent cream chease instead of the ricota? Maybe Mascrpone?
Hi Scarlet.
Yes, you can.
Hi is the carb content (19g) for one pancake ??