How to Make Valencia Orange Ricotta Pancakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Delight your taste buds with the sunny and bright flavors of Spain with this Valencia Orange Ricotta Pancakes recipe. These fluffy and flavorful pancakes are a perfect way to start your day, or to indulge in a decadent brunch on the weekend. The addition of creamy ricotta cheese and zesty orange make these pancakes a unique and delicious twist on a classic breakfast favorite.

Valencia oranges, also known as Navel oranges, are known for their sweet and juicy flavor, making them perfect...

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium Valencia orange
  • 1 (15 ounce) container whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • cooking spray
  • ¼ cup maple syrup, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 large pancakes

  • Grate 1 teaspoon zest from orange. Remove and discard the remaining peel, and cut orange into wheels. Set zest and orange wheels aside.
  • Whisk ricotta cheese, eggs, and orange zest together in a medium bowl. Add flour, sugar, and baking powder; whisk to combine.
  • Spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat for 1 minute. Drop about 1/4 of the batter into the hot skillet and cook until bubbly, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown, another 4 to 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter to make 3 more pancakes.
  • Serve with orange wheels and maple syrup.
  • Nutrition

    350 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 219mg
    • Sodium: 266mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 378mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 311mg