Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Raspberry Syrup

Name: Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Raspberry Syrup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup raspberries ((fresh or frozen)); 1 tsp lemon juice; ⅓ cup sugar ((or more or less to taste)); ¾ cup unsalted butter ((good quality)); 1 cup buttermilk; ¼ cup brown sugar; 2 Tbsp sugar; 1 Tbsp lemon zest ((grated organic, ½ to 2 Tbsp depending on how much lemon taste you prefer)); 3 Tbsp lemon juice ((freshly squeezed)); 4 egg yolks ((good quality eggs)); 4 egg whites ((good quality eggs)); 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract; 1 ¾ cups all purpose flour ((good quality)); 1 ½ tsp baking powder; ¾ tsp salt