Home · Recipes · Desserts & Baking · Donuts, Pancakes, & Waffles Meyer Lemon Ricotta Pancakes Author: Maryanne CabreraPublished: Jan 15, 2019Updated: Mar 1, 2024 View Recipe1 ReviewThis post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy. Fluffy and flavorful pancakes! Meyer lemon ricotta pancakes are garnished with homemade candied lemons and served with warm maple syrup. These ricotta pancakes are perfect for Sunday brunch! Table of Contents What are Meyer LemonsCandied Lemon SlicesMore Pancake RecipesLemon Ricotta Pancakes with Candied Meyer Lemon SlicesView moreView less Ricotta is most popular for use in lasagnas and other savory dishes. Did you know that ricotta makes a wonderful addition to sweet recipes? It is commonly used to fill cannoli. It can be folded into ricotta ice cream with chocolate chunks. Or, it makes luscious ricotta cheesecake. Adding ricotta to pancakes adds a unique rich creaminess that keeps you returning bite after bite. Want to earn extra credit? Try your hand at homemade ricotta! All you need is milk, cream, and lemon juice. The use of Meyer lemons makes these pancakes different from the hundreds of other lemon ricotta pancake recipes out there. Meyer lemons are not as tart as regular lemons. Meyer lemons have a mild, floral flavor. What are Meyer Lemons Meyer lemons are native to China. They are said to be a hybrid of lemon and mandarin oranges. The name “Meyer” refers to the US Department of Agriculture employee who introduced the citrus to the United States in 1908. Meyer lemons are available from late October until mid April. Unfortunately, they are difficult to find outside of their season. Luckily, Meyer lemons grow well in Southern California (as well as Florida and Texas). During the winter months, you can easily find Meyer lemons at local SoCal farmers’ markets. Meyer Lemons versus Standard Lemons Standard lemons are sour. While lemon juice is lip puckering sour, lemons provide the perfect addition of acid and balance to a variety of sweet and savory dishes. On the other hand, Meyer lemons are much sweeter than the standard lemon. While still tart, Meyer lemons are far more floral and delicate in the flavor. Due to it’s connection with Mandarin oranges, Meyer lemons have very thin, smooth skin. They’re also much smaller than the standard lemon. Instead of the common lemon’s bright yellow skin, Meyer lemons have a deeper yellow hue, almost faint orange in color. Candied Lemon Slices Candied citrus requires a bit of patience, but it is easy to make. They can be eaten on their own as a snack or used to garnish a variety of dishes. Once cooked, the citrus can also be tossed in granulated sugar. The candied lemons add a fresh sweetness to these Meyer lemon ricotta pancakes. Make candied lemons using either Meyer lemons or standard lemons. They both work wonderfully for this application! Or, use your choice of citrus. This orange olive oil cake is topped with homemade candied blood orange slices. More Pancake Recipes Gluten-free protein pancakes made with rolled oats, pea protein powder, milk, and eggs. It’s a healthy hearty breakfast! Cinnamon apple pancakes featuring apple stewed in brown sugar cinnamon. Soft, fluffy, flavorful ube pancakes made with Filipino purple yam and coconut milk. Serve with maple syrup, ube halaya, and macapuno strings! Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Candied Meyer Lemon Slices 5 from 4 votes These Meyer Lemon Ricotta Pancakes are fluffy, flavorful, and such a treat in the morning. Garnish with homemade candied Meyer lemons and warm maple syrup. Yield: 14 pancakes Prep Time: 45 minutes minutesCook Time: 15 minutes minutesTotal Time: 1 hour hour Servings: 4 Print Recipe Pin Recipe Rate Recipe IngredientsCandied Meyer Lemons:▢ 3 cup water (680 g)▢ 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)▢ ¾ cup honey (252 g)▢ 2 Meyer lemons, thinly sliced, seeds removedRicotta Pancakes:▢ 2 cup ricotta cheese (454 g), drained*▢ 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour (195 g)▢ ½ cup oat flour* (45 g)▢ 1 ½ Tablespoon baking powder (16 g)▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt▢ 4 large eggs, separated▢ 1 Tablespoon finely grated Meyer lemon zest▢ ¼ cup granulated sugar (50 g)▢ 2 Tablespoon Meyer lemon juice▢ 1 ¼ cup whole milk (285 g) Instructions Candied Meyer Lemon Slices:Combine water, sugar, and honey in a heavy bottomed sauce pot. Bring to a boil until sugar has dissolved.Add Meyer lemon slices. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 30-40 minutes, flipping lemon slices every 10-15 minutes. Cook until lemon slices are tender. Gently remove lemon slices from syrup. Transfer to a parchment lined sheet tray. Arrange slices in a single layer and allow to cool. Strain syrup and let cool. Store syrup in the fridge for later use. Once lemon slices have cooled, transfer to airtight container and keep stored in the fridge until ready to use. Meyer Lemon Ricotta Pancakes:Place ricotta over a strainer lined with cheesecloth. Allow ricotta to drain for 10 minutes while you prep remaining ingredients. (Skip this step if you purchased strained ricotta or ricotta seems dry.)In a large bowl, whisk together flour, oat flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat together egg yolks, Meyer lemon zest, and sugar until smooth. Add Meyer lemon juice and milk. Mix until well combined. Add wet ingredients to large bowl with dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. The batter will be lumpy.In another bowl, beat egg whites to stiff peaks. Add egg whites to batter in three additions, gently folding egg whites to distribute. The batter will loosen and smooth out as egg whites are added. Lightly grease griddle or large skillet with butter or ghee. Set over medium heat. Once griddle is hot, pour in ⅓ cup portions of batter. Cook until bubbles begin to form on surface, about 2 minutes. Flip pancake over with spatula and cook other side until lightly browned. Repeat with remaining batter. Adjust heat accordingly if pancakes are browning too fast.Serve pancakes warm with chilled candied lemon slices and maple syrup. If desired, drizzle served candied syrup over pancakes for additional sweetness. NotesIngredient Substitutions: All-purpose flour can be used in place of oat flour. I used store-bought oat flour. However, you can also make your own oat flour by processing old-fashioned oats (also known as rolled oats) to a find powder. Sift to remove any large particles. Regular lemons can be used in place of Meyer lemons. Regular lemons will be a bit more tart. Reduced-fat milk, low-fat milk, or non-dairy milk alternative can also be used. NutritionCalories: 617kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 258mg | Sodium: 976mg | Potassium: 431mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 947IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 661mg | Iron: 5mg Author: Maryanne Cabrera Course: BreakfastCuisine: American Did you make this recipe?Show us on Instagram! Tag @littleepicurean and hashtag #littleepicurean.
Julie says: March 25, 2024 Couldn’t find Meyer lemons so used regular lemons. It was still delicious. Reply