Description
These Fluffy Ricotta Pancakes are light, airy, and perfect for a special breakfast or brunch. Made with creamy ricotta cheese, they offer a delightful twist on traditional pancakes.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
3/4 cup milk (not nonfat)
2 large eggs
separated
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Butter
for cooking
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, milk, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the ricotta mixture.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gently fold them into the batter.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat, then pour in the batter to form pancakes.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side.
Notes
For best results, let the batter rest for a few minutes before cooking. Serve with your favorite toppings like fresh fruit, syrup, or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
Keywords: Fluffy Ricotta Pancakes, Pancake Recipe, Breakfast, Brunch, American Cuisine