RICOTTA PANCAKES WITH LEMON SYRUP

Ricotta Pancakes with Lemon Syrup image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 1h15m

Yield 30 silver dollar-sized pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup whole milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Zest of 3 lemons, grated, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup (4 ounces) ricotta
Unsalted butter for the skillet
Lemon Syrup, recipe follows
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
Zest of 1 lemon
2 lemons, juiced
Pinch of kosher salt

Steps:

For the ricotta pancakes: Whisk together the flour, sugar, and baking powder in a large bowl. Whisk in the milk, egg, and zest until incorporated. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the ricotta.
Preheat a large, well-seasoned cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add enough butter just to coat. When a drop of water thrown into the skillet bounces across the surface vigorously, add heaping tablespoon-sized dollops of batter, allowing enough room between each for them to spread slightly. Cook until the bubbles begin to pop and hollow out on the surface of the pancakes, adjusting the heat as necessary, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook for about 1 minute more.
Serve with Lemon Syrup.
In a small saucepan, add the sugar, water, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt.
Bring to a boil and then simmer for 10 minutes. Let cool and strain.