Orange Zest Ricotta Pancakes
Orange Zest Ricotta Pancakes
Ingredients
For the Pancakes
- 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese, whole milk
- 3/4 cup Milk
- 2 Eggs, large, separated
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest, from 1 large orange
- 2 tablespoons Butter, melted, plus more for cooking
For Serving (Optional)
- 1 cup Maple syrup
- 1 pint Fresh berries, mixed
- 1/4 cup Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese, milk, egg yolks, orange zest, and melted butter until smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the pancake batter until no white streaks remain.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Heat a lightly greased griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat. For each pancake, pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot surface.
⏱️ 1 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Flip when bubbles appear on the surface.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 350
- 8
Serve immediately with your favorite toppings like maple syrup, fresh berries, and a dusting of powdered sugar.
⏱️ 1 min
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Orange Zest Ricotta Pancakes
Ingredients
For the Pancakes
- 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese, whole milk
- 3/4 cup Milk
- 2 Eggs, large, separated
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest, from 1 large orange
- 2 tablespoons Butter, melted, plus more for cooking
For Serving (Optional)
- 1 cup Maple syrup
- 1 pint Fresh berries, mixed
- 1/4 cup Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese, milk, egg yolks, orange zest, and melted butter until smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the pancake batter until no white streaks remain.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Heat a lightly greased griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat. For each pancake, pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot surface.
⏱️ 1 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Flip when bubbles appear on the surface.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 350 - 8
Serve immediately with your favorite toppings like maple syrup, fresh berries, and a dusting of powdered sugar.
⏱️ 1 min