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These Ricotta Pancakes have the fluffiest texture and a deliciously creamy flavor. If you ever feel like pancakes can taste a little bland, or if you’re looking to make your pancakes extra special – these fluffy ricotta pancakes are for you!
I absolutely love thick, super fluffy pancakes. Because the thicker the pancake, the more maple syrup they soak up.
Plus – there’s something very impressive about a ridiculously tall stack of pancakes. And these fluffy ricotta pancakes definitely don’t disappoint.
Ricotta pancakes have a delicious creamy flavor, the fluffiest texture, and are the thickest pancakes you’ll ever eat. The ricotta cheese adds a luxurious flavor that’ll remind you of cheesecake and pairs perfectly with fresh fruit and maple syrup.
And if you’re looking for a pancake option that makes you feel just a little fancy (like those brunch places that are lined up with about 500 million people on a Sunday morning), or if you think pancakes can sometimes taste a little bland – then ricotta pancakes are the perfect breakfast option for you.
The first time I tried adding ricotta cheese in pancakes was Nigella Lawson’s recipe for ricotta hotcakes from her book Forever Summer. The fluffy texture and creamy flavor were a definite hit.
But I wanted to develop a recipe for fluffy ricotta pancakes that was a little more reminiscent of American diner-style breakfast pancakes. Ones that are thick, fluffy and giant sized. And this recipe is exactly that.
Super fluffy breakfast pancakes, with a delicious creamy ricotta flavor that’s not overpowering. Perfection.
These pancakes are fluffy and tall for a few reasons:
- The ricotta cheese keeps the batter thick.
- Not adding too much milk – I found ⅔ cups the perfect amount.
- Then finally the eggs whites are frothed before we gently fold them into the mixture. This is key for keeping our pancakes fluffy.
Seriously, the fluffy texture and creamy flavor is perfect. And if you’re looking for a pancake recipe that’s a little extra special, these fluffy ricotta pancakes are the perfect thing!
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5 from 7 votes
Fluffy Ricotta Pancakes
These fluffy ricotta pancakes have a delicious creamy flavor, and the ultimate fluffy pancake texture. The batter is perfectly thick, so you end up with super tall pancakes that stack perfectly. If you're looking for an extra special pancake recipe - then these are for you.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast
Servings: 10 pancakes
Calories: 102kcal
Author: Fiona Dowling
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 and ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ⅔ cup milk (skim, 1% or 2%)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs , separated
- oil , for greasing the griddle or frying pan
Instructions
Preheat a frying pan to medium heat or an electric griddle to 350F degrees.
In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar and baking powder.
Then in a medium sized bowl using a hand whisk or electric mixer, whisk the egg whites. You don't need stiff peaks, but the egg whites should appear white in color and frothy.
In a separate bowl (or a large liquid measuring cup) whisk together the ricotta cheese, milk, vanilla and egg yolks.
Using a large wooden fold the ricotta cheese mixture into the flour mixture - leaving a few lumps is ok. Then gently fold in the egg whites.
Add a little oil to the preheated griddle or frying pan. Using a ¼ cup or ⅓ cup dry measure cup, pour the batter onto the preheated griddle or frying pan. Allow the first side to cook for 2-3 minutes or until you see a few air bubbles forming. Then flip the pancakes to the other side and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes or until golden. Repeat with the rest of the batter.
Serve immediately with fresh fruit & syrup, or your favorite pancake toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 102kcal
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I'm the baker and blogger behind Just So Tasty! I believe anyone can make tasty, homemade desserts and treats. I love classic recipes that are delicious (obviously), not too fussy, and use simple, everyday ingredients.
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Sunshine bakerI thought these were ok. I didn’t like having to dirty 3 bowls. One of my kids really liked them though.
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- Wanda Paulson
This recipe is awesome. I did make it gluten free and it turned out great.
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- Kristin
I was looking for a way to use up a container of ricotta before it went bad, and I came across your recipe for ricotta pancakes. I made these for my sons, and I tasted a bite that was left on one of their plates, and the pancakes have a delightful flavor from that ricotta! They were nice and fluffy and my sons enjoyed them! Thanks for having a great recipe and for helping me clean up this ricotta cheese!Reply
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