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easy Lemon Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes

Fluffy ricotta pancakes packed with fresh blueberries and lemon zest.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

Pancakes

  • 220 g plain flour
  • 40 g caster sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 225 ml full-fat milk
  • 180 g full-fat ricotta drained
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 15 g unsalted butter melted
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 150 g fresh blueberries
  • Extra butter for frying

Whipped Honey Butter

  • 250 g unsalted butter softened
  • 4 tbsp double cream optional
  • 1 –2 tbsp runny honey
  • 1 tsp flaky sea salt

Optional Toppings

  • Maple syrup
  • Fresh blueberries
  • Icing sugar
  • Fresh mint sprigs

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk the milk, ricotta, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk until combined.
  • Add the lemon zest and lemon juice and mix gently.
  • Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
  • To make the whipped honey butter, whisk softened butter, cream, honey, and salt until light and fluffy.
  • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt a little butter.
  • Add portions of batter to the pan and sprinkle blueberries over each pancake.
  • Cook for 2–3 minutes until bubbles form on top.
  • Flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
  • Repeat with the remaining batter.
  • Serve the Lemon Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes warm with whipped honey butter, maple syrup, and fresh berries.

Notes

  • Frozen blueberries can be used without thawing.
  • Substitute orange zest for a different citrus twist.
  • Serve alongside yogurt and fresh fruit for a complete brunch spread.