Light and Fluffy Ricotta Cheese Pancakes
These ricotta cheese pancakes are fluffy, yet creamy—something of a cross between a Dutch baby, crepe, and the fluffiest pancakes you've ever eaten. A few pantry staples and some rich ricotta cheese make for a delicious way to start your day.
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Combine flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk ricotta, milk, and eggs until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
- Let the batter rest while heating a large skillet over medium heat.
- Melt a little butter in the skillet, then add pancake batter. Wait for bubbles to form and pop on the surface of the pancakes before attempting to flip them. They should appear set at the edges. Flip and cook on the other side for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve warm, or keep in a warm oven while finishing up the remaining batter.
Notes
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If your ricotta appears especially watery, go ahead and drain off that top layer before mixing the ricotta in.
Toss in some blueberries, chopped strawberries, or even mashed banana to add some bursts of fruity flavor. Or add chocolate chips or chopped nuts for more texture and some sweet little pockets of gooey chocolate.
Add flavorings like vanilla, almond, cinnamon, or fresh lemon zest.
Double the recipe and enjoy some leftovers through the week, gently reheated in the toaster or oven. They freeze well, too!
Other ricotta pancake recipes call for whipping the egg whites and folding them into the batter. I did not take that extra step, but I still felt they had the perfect texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 403mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Calcium: 225mg | Iron: 2mg