Fluffy Ricotta Pancakes (Printable)

Light, airy ricotta pancakes ideal for a comforting weekend brunch.

# 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 the pan
11 - Maple syrup, fresh berries, or powdered sugar for serving

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Light airy texture
  • Creamy ricotta adds richness
02 -
  • Be gentle when folding in egg whites to keep pancakes airy
  • Do not overmix batter to maintain fluffiness
03 -
  • Use room temperature ingredients for best results
  • Let batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking
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