Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Berry Compote

Name: Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Berry Compote
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings (about 9 pancakes)
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 cup whole milk ricotta; 2 large eggs, separated; 2/3 cup milk; Zest of 1 lemon; 2 cups mixed frozen berries; 2 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tsp lemon juice

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Turn breakfast into a special occasion with these sublime Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. The addition of ricotta cheese to the batter creates pancakes that are unbelievably tender, moist, and protein-rich, with a delicate crumb. Fresh lemon zest adds a bright, sunny fragrance that cuts through the richness. They're cooked until golden and served warm, topped with a quick, vibrant compote made from mixed berries simmered with a touch of maple syrup and lemon juice. The compote bursts with jammy fruit flavor and creates beautiful rivulets of purple and red over the stack. These pancakes are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, offering a taste of luxury for a weekend brunch, holiday morning, or whenever you want to treat yourself to something truly delicious.

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A stack of fluffy pancakes with berry compote and powdered sugar

Prep Time10 min

Cook Time15 min

Servings3 servings (about 9 pancakes)

DifficultyMedium

Equipment

Griddle or large skilletMixing bowlsSmall saucepan

Instructions

1
For the compote: combine berries, maple syrup, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until thickened. Set aside.
2
In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3
In another bowl, whisk ricotta, egg yolks, milk, and lemon zest until smooth. Gently fold into dry ingredients until just combined (batter will be thick).
4
In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with a hand mixer until soft peaks form. Gently fold into the batter.
5
Heat a buttered griddle over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake. Cook until bubbles form and edges are set, then flip and cook until golden. Serve warm topped with berry compote.

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Leckere Rezepte

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