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Ricotta Pancakes

Ricotta Pancakes

Delicious Ricotta Pancakes that are fluffy and perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Italian
Servings 10 pancakes
Calories 148 kcal

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • Non-stick pan
  • Ice cream scoop

Ingredients
  

Wet ingredients

  • ¾ cup ricotta cheese full fat
  • 3 large eggs (55g/2oz each)
  • 3 tablespoon caster sugar superfine sugar
  • ¾ cup milk full fat best but low fat fine
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar or other clear or clear-ish vinegar

Dry ingredients

  • 1 ⅓ cups plain/all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda or ¾ teaspoon extra baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt

Serving/cooking

  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 8 oz strawberries halved or quartered
  • 1 tablespoon caster/superfine sugar
  • Maple syrup for dousing

Instructions
 

Main Instructions

  • Whisk wet – Place the Wet ingredients in a bowl and whisk vigorously to combine.
  • Add dry – Scatter the Dry ingredients across the surface then whisk until combined.
  • Lightly butter pan – Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat until hot. Brush lightly with melted butter.
  • Batter – Pour in ¼ cup batter and spread evenly into a round.
  • Cook 3 minutes – Cook the first side for 1 ½ minutes or until golden brown. Flip and cook the other side for 1 ½ minutes.
  • Cook remaining – Continue cooking pancakes, keeping them stacked to stay warm.
  • Serve with macerated strawberries, softened butter and maple syrup.

Macerated strawberries (optional)

  • Toss together strawberries and sugar in a small bowl. Set aside for 20 minutes to allow them to sweat and soften.

Notes

Do not use whipped or creamed ricotta. Leftovers will keep for 3-4 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 51mgPotassium: 164mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 219IUCalcium: 106mgIron: 1mg
Keyword breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Pancakes, Ricotta Pancakes
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