Pancakes Al Limone E Ricotta Con Salsa Di Lamponi (lemon Ricotta Pancakes With Raspberry Sauce)
Pancakes al Limone e Ricotta con Salsa di Lamponi, or Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Raspberry Sauce, is a delightful dish from Mantuan cuisine that combines the zesty flavors of lemon and creamy ricotta with a sweet and tangy raspberry sauce. It's a perfect choice for a leisurely weekend breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix the ricotta, milk, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or cooking spray.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake and cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.
- In a small saucepan, combine the raspberries and maple syrup. Cook over medium heat until the raspberries break down and the mixture thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted. Strain the sauce to remove the seeds, if desired.
- Serve the pancakes with the raspberry sauce drizzled on top.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 35g
- Protein
- 10g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Large mixing bowl Whisk Non-stick skillet Spatula Small saucepan Strainer
Tools
Zester Citrus juicer
Serving suggestions
Serve the pancakes with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of lemon zest for an extra burst of flavor.
Tips & tricks
For extra fluffy pancakes, gently fold the wet and dry ingredients together and avoid overmixing.
Cost
$10