Lemon-Infused Ricotta Pancakes with Honey Drizzle

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-27 · Updated 2026-07-27

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Fluffy ricotta pancakes brightened with lemon zest and served with a warm honey drizzle for a delightful breakfast treat. This American-inspired breakfast recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers ricotta cheese, all-purpose flour, baking powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup ricotta cheese
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup whole milk
1 tbsp lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup honey
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 2 tbsp granulated sugar.
Step 2: In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup ricotta cheese, 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup whole milk, and 1 tbsp lemon zest until smooth.
Step 3: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix to keep pancakes fluffy.
Step 4: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tbsp unsalted butter. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the skillet.
Step 5: Cook pancakes for 3-4 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Step 6: Repeat with remaining batter, adding the remaining 1 tbsp butter as needed.
Step 7: In a small saucepan, gently warm 1/4 cup honey with 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice until runny and aromatic.
Step 8: Serve pancakes stacked with the warm honey drizzle poured over the top.