Description
These fluffy Ricotta Pancakes are a delightful twist on the classic breakfast favorite. Made with creamy ricotta cheese and served with maple syrup and fresh berries, they are sure to become a new family favorite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional:
- butter or oil for cooking
- maple syrup and fresh berries for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together ricotta cheese, milk, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Whip Egg Whites: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add to the ricotta mixture and stir gently.
- Fold in Egg Whites: Carefully fold the whipped egg whites into the batter until combined.
- Cook the Pancakes: Heat a skillet, pour batter, cook until bubbles form, flip, and cook until golden brown.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with maple syrup and fresh berries.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add lemon zest to the batter.
- These pancakes are delicate, so flip gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pancakes
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
