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Raspberry Pancakes (With Lemon Curd)

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These raspberry pancakes with lemon curd will exceed all your expectations when it comes to a sweet yet zesty spring breakfast dish. The flavors are vibrant and will leave you wanting another stack!

lemon raspberry pancakes recipe

I promised you something to do with the lemon curd that you might have left over, didn’t I? Well, I delivered. In a big way. These raspberry pancakes exceeded my expectations when I made them over the weekend. I had pancakes similar to these last year and although these pancakes are not the same recipe from the restaurant, they were inspired by that meal.

These raspberry pancakes are packed full of lemon flavor. Zest and juice in the batter, and lemon curd slathered in between each layer. Blueberries would also be good in this recipe, but I had raspberries that needed to be eaten. And eaten they were.

Why You Will Love This Recipe //

  • These pancakes are filled with fresh flavors and can be enjoyed for either breakfast or dessert.
  • If you don’t have raspberries, you can use up any fruit you have that needs to be eaten.
  • An incredibly simply recipe that you can whip up in just minutes.
  • This breakfast is filling and satisfying, whether you’re feeding your family or a table of hungry guests.

Ingredients //

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 2 lemons, zested
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 12 oz raspberries
  • lemon curd
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar
lemon raspberry pancakes recipe

How to Make Raspberry Pancakes (With Lemon Curd) // The Steps

Step 1: Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

lemon raspberry pancakes recipe

Step 2: In another bowl, whisk together the sour cream, milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.

lemon raspberry pancakes recipe

Step 3: Mix dry and wet ingredients together until everything is just combined. If the batter is too thick, add a little more milk to thin it out.

lemon raspberry pancakes recipe

Step 4: Pour a ladle of batter onto a hot skillet for each pancake. Add a few raspberries to the top of the batter. Cook until the pancake begins to bubble around the edges. Carefully flip the pancakes over and cook the other side until cooked through.

lemon raspberry pancakes recipe

Step 5: Spread a layer of lemon curd in between each pancake. Top with more raspberries and a sprinkling of powdered sugar.

lemon raspberry pancakes recipe

Can I Substitute the Raspberries? //

Absolutely! I would personally recommend any berries you like. The lemon curd complements the zesty-ness of the raspberries really well, but it would also go great with apples, strawberries, blueberries, or bananas. You could also omit the berries altogether or replace them with nuts or butterscotch chips!

Serving Suggestions //

You can’t go wrong with pancakes for breakfast, but what’s stopping you from having them for dessert? Regardless of when you serve this dish, these raspberry pancakes pair beautifully with an almond milk smoothie or hot drink.

Top these pancakes with powdered sugar, maple syrup, or a sweet and smoky bacon jam to bring this dish to another level. And if you’re in the mood for pancakes but prefer a more traditional flavor profile, give my blueberry pancakes a go.

lemon raspberry pancakes recipe

FAQs //

Can I replace the sour cream with buttermilk?

Everyone has their preferences (I am beyond weird about mayo, so I totally get it). I would instead use my buttermilk pancake recipe and add the juice, zest, and lemon curd to that. This recipe’s batter is thick because of the sour cream, and I think that it might be too thin if you used buttermilk.

Could I make these pancakes ahead of time?

If you’re wanting to prep breakfast before serving it, I would recommend preparing the batter the night before and keeping it in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Then in the morning, you’ll have fresh and hot pancakes in just minutes!

My pancakes keep breaking when I flip them. What did I do wrong?

Flipping pancakes is a skill that takes a little practice to master. The raspberries can make this step especially tricky, so be sure to slide the spatula under the pancakes until it’s centered. Lift your pancake (just for a moment) and flip. It’s also important not to flip your pancake until

How to Store Raspberry Pancakes (With Lemon Curd) //

If you have some pancake batter left over, no need to panic! You can use it again for breakfast the next day or even for a quick evening snack the day after. All you need to do is store the batter in an airtight container and refrigerate it. The batter will be good to use for up to 2 days. I would not recommend cooking the pancake and then storing it, as the pancake will become soggy.

lemon raspberry pancakes recipe
Lemon Raspberry Pancakes

Raspberry Pancakes (With Lemon Curd)

bakedbree
Raspberry pancakes jeweled with raspberries and served with tangy lemon curd. A sprinkle of powdered sugar and breakfast is served.
4.17 from 6 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course breakfast and brunch
Cuisine American
Calories 619 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 2 lemons zested
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 16 oz raspberries
  • lemon curd
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the sour cream, milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
  • Mix the wet and dry ingredients together until everything is just combined. If the batter is too thick, add a little more milk to thin it out.
  • Ladle the batter onto a hot skillet. Add a few raspberries to each pancake. Cook until the pancake begins to bubble around the edges. Carefully flip the pancakes over and cook the other side until cooked through.
  • Spread a layer of lemon curd in between each pancake. Top with more raspberries and a sprinkling of powdered sugar.

Notes

If you don't have raspberries, you can use any fruit you have on hand!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 619kcalCarbohydrates: 84gProtein: 10gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 179mgSodium: 699mgFiber: 7gSugar: 49g
Keyword lemon curd, raspberry pancakes
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Beth

Saturday 26th of April 2014

Hi there. We are a once a week pancake family and these are just about the best I've ever made. Certainly the fluffiest! What aspect of it do you think makes them so fluffy? I want to think the sour cream has something to do with it, its the only part I've never tried in a pancake before. I am asking because it would be great to convert this to a master recipe. Also, I made them with Pamela's GF artisan flour blend and it turned out great.

Thanks - I will definitely be following your posts from now on!

Beth

bakedbree

Monday 28th of April 2014

I think that it is probably the sour cream and I would try it with more milk and take out the lemon juice. If it doesn't lift enough, add a little lemon juice.

Nicole, RD

Friday 27th of April 2012

I have some leftover lemon curd I need to use up...these are the perfect vehicle with which to do so :)

bakedbree

Sunday 29th of April 2012

Yum. You will love this breakfast.