Fluffy Ricotta Light Pancakes (Printable)

Light, airy pancakes blending creamy ricotta for a soft and flavorful brunch treat.

# 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

# How To Make It:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Light airy texture
  • Creamy ricotta adds richness
02 -
  • Whipping egg whites separately gives the pancakes their fluffy texture
  • Use fresh ricotta for best flavor and consistency
03 -
  • Fold egg whites gently to preserve the airy texture
  • Cook pancakes over medium heat to avoid burning and ensure even cooking
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