Fluffy Ricotta Pancakes (Printable View)

Light, fluffy ricotta pancakes offering a creamy texture and perfect brunch flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
02 - 3/4 cup whole milk
03 - 3 large eggs, separated
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
08 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ For Cooking & Serving

10 - Additional butter or oil for greasing the pan
11 - Maple syrup, fresh berries, or powdered sugar for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together ricotta, milk, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
03 - Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined; some lumps are acceptable.
04 - Beat the egg whites in a clean bowl until soft peaks form, then carefully fold them into the batter to preserve airiness.
05 - Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
06 - Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook 2–3 minutes until bubbles form and edges set, then flip and cook 1–2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
07 - Serve pancakes warm topped with maple syrup, fresh berries, or a dusting of powdered sugar.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Light airy pancakes with creamy ricotta
  • Perfect for a relaxing weekend brunch with family or friends
02 -
  • For extra lemony flavor add 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest to the batter
  • Substitute whole wheat flour for added fiber or try gluten-free flour blends
03 -
  • Beat egg whites to soft peaks to keep pancakes light and fluffy
  • Do not overmix batter lumps are okay for tender pancakes
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