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lemon and ricotta pancakes (cheese latkes) on a platter with confectioners sugar and jam

Lemon and ricotta pancakes (cheese latkes)

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Servings: 12 pancakes
Course: Breakfast
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • cooking spray for frying
  • confectioners sugar and jelly, for serving optional

Method
 

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-low and spray lightly with cooking spray.
  3. Dollop approx. 2 tablespoon of batter per pancake into the skillet.
  4. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until the pancake is puffy and lightly browned on both sides.
  5. Transfer to a serving platter and dust with confectioners sugar, if desired. Serve with jelly. (see more serving suggestions above)