A light and fluffy ricotta pancake is a delicious and enjoyable breakfast treat, especially when topped with fresh fruit and maple syrup. This recipe requires only 15 minutes of prep and cook time and is enough to yield 8 servings of the delightful culinary delight. To begin, one needs flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, ricotta cheese, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and, optionally, bit of the grated zest from lemon.

HOW TO MAKE:

1. Start by whisking the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together in a small bowl.
2. Next, combine the ricotta, milk, eggs, vanilla, and lemon zest in a larger bowl.
3. Let the ingredients all reach room temperature before continuing.
4. Then, add the flour mixture to the ricotta mixture and stir together until just combined.
5. Next, heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat, coating it with cooking spray, oil, or butter.
6. For each pancake, carefully drop 1/4 cup of the batter onto the heated surface.
7. Let the pancakes cook for two to three minutes, ensuring the surface contains some bubbles and the bottom of the pancake has achieved a golden brown color.
8. Flip each pancake carefully and let cook for an additional minute or two before transferring onto a plate and loosely covering with aluminum foil to keep it warm.
9. Before making each new pancake or batch of pancakes, make sure to re-coat the skillet or griddle.
10. Finally, top and serve with maple syrup, fruit jam, lemon curd, or powdered sugar.

FAQ:

Q: What if I want an extra fluffy pancake?
A: To make the pancakes even fluffier and lighter, let the refrigerated ingredients rest for about 30 minutes to 45 minutes before beginning to make the batter. This helps create a delectable light and fluffy texture.

Q: Can I substitute the ricotta cheese for another ingredient?
A: It depends on the ingredient being substituted with. Ricotta cheese gives the pancakes that desired fluffy and light texture, other types of cheese with similar moisture content may also work. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a vegan-friendly alternative, try using dairy-free yogurt.

Q: Is there any other topping I can use?
A: Yes, there are many delicious alternatives. Feel free to experiment and try out different toppings such as nut butter, nutella, yogurt, or vegan chocolate chips.

Fluffy Ricotta Pancakes

Recipe by Dish Lingo

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Course: BreakfastCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

8

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Total time

25

minutes

A light and fluffy ricotta pancake is a delicious and enjoyable breakfast treat, especially when topped with fresh fruit and maple syrup.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup flour, all-purpose or gluten-free

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 3 tablespoons sugar

• 3/4 cup milk, whole or non-dairy

• 2 large eggs

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup ricotta cheese

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/2 lemon, zested

Directions

• Start by whisking the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together in a small bowl.
• Next, combine the ricotta, milk, eggs, vanilla, and lemon zest in a larger bowl.
• Let the ingredients all reach room temperature before continuing.
• Then, add the flour mixture to the ricotta mixture and stir together until just combined.
• Next, heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat, coating it with cooking spray, oil, or butter.
• For each pancake, carefully drop 1/4 cup of the batter onto the heated surface.
• Let the pancakes cook for two to three minutes, ensuring the surface contains some bubbles and the bottom of the pancake has achieved a golden brown color.
• Flip each pancake carefully and let cook for an additional minute or two before transferring onto a plate and loosely covering with aluminum foil to keep it warm.
• Before making each new pancake or batch of pancakes, make sure to re-coat the skillet or griddle.
• Finally, top and serve with maple syrup, fruit jam, lemon curd, or powdered sugar.