Fluffy Ricotta Pancakes
Wake up to the delightful aroma of fluffy ricotta pancakes, perfect for any breakfast or brunch! These pancakes are light, airy, and incredibly easy to make, making them a beloved choice for family gatherings. With a creamy texture and subtle sweetness, they pair beautifully with fresh fruit, maple syrup, or whipped cream. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this crowd-pleasing recipe!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 (makes about 8 pancakes) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ricotta cheese, eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and grease it lightly with butter.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on top (about 2-3 minutes), then flip and cook until golden brown.
- Serve warm topped with your favorite fruits or syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg