By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 9, 2026
Serves 4
254 cal · 18 min
Ricotta Lemon Pancakes
Recipe GLPRaf540208711972
Fluffy, tender pancakes infused with bright lemon flavor and creamy ricotta cheese. These delicate pancakes are perfect for a spring or summer breakfast, with a subtle tang and natural sweetness. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
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Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, well drained
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar
Directions
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest until well combined.
In a separate bowl, combine the drained ricotta cheese, milk, fresh lemon juice, and sugar. Stir until smooth and well blended.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold together with a spatula just until combined; the batter should be slightly lumpy. Do not overmix.
Heat a griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it. Once hot, drop the batter by rounded 2-tablespoon portions onto the griddle, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown and edges appear set. Gently flip the pancakes and cook the other side for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
Transfer the cooked pancakes to a serving plate and serve warm.
Comments
All ingredients are standard stock at every major Charlotte grocery chain—flour, baking powder, salt, ricotta, milk, and lemon juice move fast at Harris Teeter, Kroger, and Walmart, making this a one-stop shop. At roughly $2.50–$3.00 per serving, the cost is reasonable, though ricotta is the main expense driver at four to five dollars per container. The stated eighteen minutes glosses over the fact that you'll actually need twenty-five to thirty minutes when you factor in mixing, resting the batter, and cooking four servings' worth of pancakes in batches, so expect dinner closer to half an hour. This is a solid weeknight breakfast or brunch that reheats acceptably in a toaster oven and feeds a family without fuss, though it requires attentiveness at the griddle and won't stretch into leftovers well if you're cooking for more than four.
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