Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Tangy Rhubarb Sauce

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Rhubarb Sauce

🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
🥞 Yield: 30 small pancakes

Description:

Indulge in the delightful flavors of lemon and ricotta with a tangy twist of rhubarb sauce in this exquisite breakfast recipe inspired by the Parliament Cottage Bed and Breakfast in charming Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• Zest of 2 lemons
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cups rhubarb, diced
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup water

Instructions:

1. Prepare Dry Ingredients:

   • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

2. Mix Wet Ingredients:

   • In another bowl, whisk together ricotta cheese, eggs, milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well blended.

3. Combine Wet and Dry:

   • Gently stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the pancakes light and fluffy.

4. Heat Skillet:

   • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat until it sizzles gently.

5. Cook Pancakes:

   • Spoon about 2 tablespoons of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
   • Cook for approximately 1 minute on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.

6. Prepare Rhubarb Sauce:

   • In a saucepan, combine diced rhubarb, brown sugar, and water.

7. Simmer:

   • Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to simmer for about 10 minutes or until the rhubarb is soft and the sauce thickens slightly.

8. Serve:

   • Plate the pancakes and drizzle generously with the warm rhubarb sauce.
   • Garnish with additional lemon zest or slices if desired.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 61.7
• Fat: 2.7g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5g
• Cholesterol: 28.5mg
• Sodium: 75.6mg
• Carbohydrates: 7.2g
• Fiber: 0.3g
• Sugar: 3g
• Protein: 2.3g

Keywords:

Lemon, Cheese, Citrus, Fruit, Brunch, < 60 Mins, Stove Top

Enjoy these Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Rhubarb Sauce for a delightful breakfast or brunch experience that’s bursting with fresh flavors and Canadian charm!