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Blueberry Lemon Pancakes

Bright, citrusy pancakes topped with a homemade lemon blueberry compote, whipped butter, and vanilla maple sweet cream, perfect for brunch or a cozy dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients
  

Lemon Blueberry Compote

  • 200 grams blueberries
  • 1/2 lemon lemon, juiced

Whipped Butter

  • 114 grams salted butter, softened

Vanilla Maple Sweet Cream

  • 75 grams cold heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Pancakes

  • 20 grams granulated sugar
  • 1 lemon lemon, zested
  • 70 grams all-purpose flour
  • 60 grams whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 150 grams Greek yogurt
  • 110 grams milk
  • 1/2 lemon lemon, juiced
  • 1 egg egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 100 grams blueberries

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Make the Lemon Blueberry Compote: Add the blueberries and lemon juice to a small pot. Set over low heat and cook, stirring regularly, until the mixture becomes thick and syrupy. Remove from heat and let cool slightly; it will thicken more as it cools.
  • Make the Whipped Butter: Place the softened salted butter in a mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until light, fluffy and pale.
  • Make the Vanilla Maple Sweet Cream: In a jar or glass, combine the heavy cream, vanilla extract and maple syrup. Froth with a milk frother or shake until the cream doubles in size and becomes soft and foamy.
  • Make the Pancake Batter: Rub the lemon zest into the granulated sugar with your fingers to release the oils. Whisk in the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, milk, lemon juice, egg, vanilla and olive oil. Heat your non-stick skillet over low heat (medium-low if electric). Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and whisk until just combined. Fold in the blueberries.

Cooking

  • Scoop batter onto the warm skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, then flip and cook until lightly golden on both sides. Repeat with remaining batter.

Serving

  • Plate the warm pancakes and top with lemon blueberry compote, a spoonful of whipped butter and a drizzle of vanilla maple sweet cream.

Notes

Cooking on low heat allows these thicker pancakes to stay soft and fluffy without burning. Rubbing lemon zest into sugar intensifies the citrus aroma. If using frozen blueberries, add them straight from the freezer to avoid streaking. Leftovers stay tender when refrigerated; reheat gently in a skillet.
Keyword Blueberry, Comfort Food, Healthy Pancakes, Lemon, pancakes