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These First Watch Lemon Ricotta Pancakes are light, fluffy, and packed with bright lemon flavor balanced by creamy ricotta in every bite. Topped with fresh berries and a dusting of powdered sugar, they turn any breakfast into something that feels straight off a brunch menu.

First Watch Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

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Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

Make First Watch Lemon Ricotta Pancakes at home with this easy copycat recipe. Light, fluffy pancakes with fresh lemon flavor and creamy ricotta perfect for brunch or breakfast.

Ingredients 

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons butter, for cooking

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, mix ricotta, eggs, milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt a little butter.
  • Scoop about ¼ cup batter per pancake onto the hot skillet.
  • Cook until bubbles form and edges look set, about 2–3 minutes.
  • Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  • Serve warm with berries, syrup, or powdered sugar.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Spatula

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 287kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 11gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 440mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 457IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 231mgIron: 2mg