Ricotta Pancakes Recipe
Light, fluffy, and rich with creamy ricotta, these Italian-style ricotta pancakes are an easy breakfast upgrade. Quick, simple, and irresistibly delicious!
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
- 1 cup whole milk slightly warm
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional: swap with lemon or almond extract
- Butter for cooking
Instructions
Mix the wet ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk the ricotta, eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Beat until very smooth. Then, gradually add the milk until smooth.
Add the dry ingredients:
- Sprinkle the flour, baking powder, and salt over the wet mixture. Gently fold together using a spatula or whisk until just combined. The batter will be slightly thick — don’t overmix! A littlbit of e bit of lumps are okay. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes before cooking.
Cook the pancakes:
- Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a small pat of butter and swirl to coat the surface. Drop the batter by ¼-cup portions onto the skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes, until bubbles form on the surface and the edges start to set. Flip and cook an additional 1–2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Do not overcrowd the pan it is better to work in batches so the edges do not touch.
Serve:
- Serve warm with maple syrup, fresh berries, powdered sugar, or a dollop of whipped ricotta for a true Italian touch.
Notes
Quick Tips:
- Use good quality ricotta — it makes a big difference in flavor and texture!
- Don’t overmix once you add the dry ingredients — a few lumps are okay.
- Cook on medium heat for an even, golden-brown exterior without burning.
- Fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries) + powdered sugar
- Homemade Blueberry Sauce.
- Maple syrup + toasted almonds or easy candied pecans.
- Whipped mascarpone or sweetened ricotta cream.
- Lemon curd or jam for an Italian breakfast twist.
Nutrition
Serving: 12g | Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 1mg
