Grilled Lemon Ricotta Cakes
Grilled Lemon Ricotta Cakes are light, fluffy patties made with creamy ricotta cheese, fresh lemon zest, and a touch of sweetness, then lightly grilled for a crisp exterior and tender center. Perfect for brunch or dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 small cakes 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- Butter or oil, for grilling
- Honey or fresh berries, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Stir in the flour and a pinch of salt to form a soft batter.
- Preheat a non-stick grill pan or skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of batter per cake onto the pan, gently flattening with a spatula.
- Grill for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer to a plate and keep warm while cooking the remaining batter.
- Serve warm with a drizzle of honey or fresh berries if desired.
Notes
- Use whole milk ricotta for a richer texture.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure even cooking.
- Can be made ahead and gently reheated in the oven or toaster.
- Excellent served with a dollop of Greek yogurt or lemon curd.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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