Fluffy Ricotta Pancakes
These fluffy ricotta pancakes are tender, creamy, and quick to make, perfect for a comforting breakfast or brunch that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 9 pancakes (3 pancakes per serving), serves 3 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (8 oz / 240g) ricotta cheese (whole milk recommended)
- 1 cup (4.4 oz / 125g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup (4 fl oz / 120ml) milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, freshly grated (optional but recommended)
- Unsalted butter (for the pan and optional melting on top)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until light and frothy. Add ricotta cheese, milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Whisk until smooth but do not overbeat.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture using a spatula. The batter should be thick but pourable; some lumps are okay.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a small pat of unsalted butter and let it melt, coating the surface evenly.
- Using a ¼ cup measure, pour batter onto the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set.
- Flip carefully and cook another 1-2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm while finishing the rest.
- Serve stacked with butter and maple syrup or fresh fruit.
Notes
If batter is too thick, add a splash more milk; if too runny, add a pinch more flour. Use a light hand when folding to keep batter airy. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven (200°F) if needed. Fresh lemon zest adds brightness; avoid the bitter white pith.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pancakes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Protein: 12
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