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Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

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Tieghan Gerard
Updated Feb 24, 2020
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If you’re looking for a morning pick-me-up that will make your family feel special, look no further than these dressed-up Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. A little bit of ricotta cheese, some sweet vanilla and a touch of grated lemon peel take your typical pancake recipe up a few notches. The ricotta cheese works to create an extra fluffy texture in each pancake, while the vanilla and grated lemon peel provide a sweet and tangy flavor in every bite. Serve with some fresh-fruit toppings and maple syrup for a memorable breakfast treat that the whole family will love.

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 8
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Ingredients

  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • Grated peel of 2 lemons
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 5 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
  • 3/4 cup ricotta cheese

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In a stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, beat egg whites until they start to bubble. Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of the sugar; continue beating until soft peaks form. Set aside.
  • Step 
    2
    In large bowl, beat egg yolks, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, the lemon peel and vanilla with whisk. Beat in melted butter and milk until smooth. Add Bisquick mix, and stir with rubber spatula until just combined (do not overmix). Fold whipped egg whites into batter until just combined. Gently fold ricotta cheese into batter. Batter will be lumpy.
  • Step 
    3
    Heat nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour 3 to 4 tablespoons batter in skillet. Once little bubbles form, turn and continue to cook until pancake is evenly browned on each side. Repeat with remaining batter.
  • Step 
    4
    Serve pancakes with your choice of fruit, powdered sugar and/or maple syrup.

Nutrition

570 Calories
32g Total Fat
16g Protein
52g Total Carbohydrate
14g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
570
Calories from Fat
290
Total Fat
32g
50%
Saturated Fat
18g
89%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
195mg
66%
Sodium
960mg
40%
Potassium
210mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate
52g
17%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
14g
Protein
16g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
30%
30%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 5 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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