Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes with Honey Butter

Published: February 22, 2026
Jimmy JohnsonJimmy Johnson
Categories: Dairy, Vegetarian, Fruits, Pancakes
Tags: Breakfast, Fruit, Comfort Food, Vegetarian, Pancakes, Brunch
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Lemon Pancakes

These Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes are my go-to for a leisurely weekend brunch — tender, slightly tangy from ricotta, bright with lemon zest, and studded with juicy blueberries. They feel indulgent yet light, and the ricotta gives them a pillowy texture that holds up beautifully when stacked.

Making them is simple: mix the wet ricotta base, fold into the dry ingredients, and cook gently until golden. Finish with a quick honey butter and a sprinkle of extra lemon zest for a sunny, irresistible plate that will make anyone linger at the table.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking powder
  • 2 tbsp Granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Fresh lemon zest
  • 1 cup Ricotta cheese (whole milk)
  • 3/4 cup Milk
  • 2 pieces Large eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup Fresh blueberries
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted butter (for skillet)
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted butter (softened, for honey butter)
  • 2 tbsp Honey (for honey butter and drizzling)
  • 1 tbsp Powdered sugar (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until evenly combined.

  2. In a separate bowl stir together the ricotta, milk, eggs, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.

  3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined — a few small lumps are fine. Avoid overmixing.

  4. Fold in the blueberries gently so they don't burst and turn the batter purple.

  5. Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a small pat of butter, spreading it to coat the surface.

  6. Pour about 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the hot skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2–3 minutes.

  7. Flip carefully and cook the second side until golden and cooked through, about 1–2 minutes more. Adjust heat as needed so they brown without burning.

  8. While pancakes cook, make the honey butter: in a small bowl beat the softened butter with the honey and a pinch of salt until smooth and spreadable.

  9. Serve pancakes warm stacked, topped with a generous dollop of honey butter, extra blueberries, a sprinkle of lemon zest, and powdered sugar if using. Drizzle additional honey if desired.

Tips & Notes

  • Use whole-milk ricotta for the creamiest texture; if it's very wet, drain it briefly in a fine-mesh sieve.
  • Don’t overmix the batter — overworking develops gluten and makes pancakes tough.
  • Keep cooked pancakes warm in a 200°F oven on a baking sheet while you finish the batch so everyone can eat together.