Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Blackberry Syrup

These pancakes have me dreaming of warm weather and sunshine. Even though I have lived somewhere in the midwest my whole life I am not a winter girl. I do not like snow, I do not like being cold and I do not like having to run on the treadmill because it gets too cold to run outside. I will bundle up to run in the snow and cold but even I have my limits and sometimes it is just too cold.

The lemon in these pancakes adds a tang and brightness to the pancakes. The ricotta makes the pancakes fluffy and tender. The homemade blackberry syrup just completes the pancakes making them even more delicious and summery. Hurry up spring and summer!

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Blackberry Syrup

Ingredients:

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup ricotta
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 lemon, zest and juice

Blackberry Syrup

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 cups frozen or fresh blackberries

Directions:

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

1. Preheat a griddle over medium heat.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda and powder.
3. In another medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, ricotta, vanilla, lemon zest and juice.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir just until combined.
5. Coat the griddle with either butter or olive oil. Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, pour the batter onto the griddle and cook until bubbles start to form and the bottom is golden brown. Flip the pancake over and cook on the other side until golden brown.

Blackberry Syrup

1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar and cornstarch. Slowly whisk in the water until smooth.
2. Stir in the blackberries.
3. Heat over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Allow to cook, stirring frequently until the sauce has thickened. 
4. If the sauce is too thick stir in a bit of water.

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 9
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 204
Total Fat		2.3g
Saturated Fat		1.1g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat		0.4g
Cholesterol		47.8mg
Sodium		346.2mg
Total Carbohydrates		40.9g
Dietary Fiber		3.3g
Sugars		28.5g
Protein		5g
Calcium		18.1%
Iron		4.6%
Potassium		179.1mg
Vitamin A		4.2%
Vitamin C		6.4%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from The Recipe Critic and Lauren's Latest.