How to Make The Best Ricotta Pancakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like starting your morning with a stack of light and fluffy pancakes, especially when they're made with creamy ricotta cheese. This recipe for The Best Ricotta Pancakes is sure to become a favorite in your breakfast rotation, as it's easy to make and yields perfectly tender and delicious results every time. Whether you're serving these pancakes for a leisurely weekend brunch or a special occasion breakfast, they're sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese plus
  • 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup skim milk
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 pancakes

  • Preheat a griddle to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) or place a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Stir ricotta cheese, milk, and egg yolks together in a bowl until combined.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl; stir in ricotta mixture.
  • Whisk egg whites in a bowl until frothy; fold into ricotta mixture.
  • Oil preheated griddle with about 1 teaspoon canola oil; pour 1/4 cup batter onto hot griddle for each pancake. Cook until evenly golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes; turn and cook until evenly golden on other side, 1 to 2 minutes more. Repeat with remaining batter, oiling griddle between batches.
  • Nutrition

    86 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 38mg
    • Sodium: 99mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Calcium: 104mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 64mg