Description
These Fluffy Ricotta Pancakes are incredibly light and airy, bringing a touch of elegance to breakfast with their delicate richness and simple preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons (36g) sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (250g) ricotta cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup (180ml) milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Butter for cooking and serving
Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk the ricotta, eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth and fully blended.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until combined. Be careful not to overmix—a few lumps are fine.
- Heat a non-stick griddle or skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter. Pour 1/3 cup of batter for each pancake onto the hot griddle. Cook for 2–3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and the edges begin to set, then flip.
- Cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden brown on both sides and cooked through.
- Serve warm with a pat of butter and a generous drizzle of maple syrup.
Notes
- Using full-fat ricotta yields the richest flavor and best texture.
- Avoid overmixing the batter; this can make the pancakes tough.
- For a bright citrus twist, mix lemon zest into the batter.
- Pancakes can be made ahead and reheated in a toaster or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sodium: 350mg
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 120mg