Ricotta Pancakes
Elevate your breakfast with these fluffy ricotta pancakes, combining creamy ricotta cheese with simple ingredients for a delightful twist on the classic. Light and airy, they are perfect for leisurely weekend mornings or special brunch gatherings. Drizzle with maple syrup, add fresh fruit, or top with whipped cream for a delicious treat that will impress family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 6 pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; mix well.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined to maintain fluffiness.
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil.
- Pour about half a cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake; cook for 3-4 minutes until bubbles form on top before flipping.
- Serve warm with maple syrup or your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg