Description
Fluffy ricotta pancakes elevate breakfast with Italian-inspired elegance. Light clouds of creamy ricotta dance through golden batter, promising a luxurious morning experience for pancake enthusiasts seeking delicate, restaurant-worthy comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (227 grams) ricotta cheese
- 3 egg whites
- 3 egg yolks
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) milk
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- ¼ cup (50 grams) sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cooking and Leavening Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Warm a skillet or griddle over medium heat, ensuring an even cooking surface temperature.
- Sift together flour, sugar, and baking powder in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry ingredient base.
- Whip egg whites vigorously until they transform into a cloud-like, frothy texture, developing volume and airiness.
- Whisk ricotta, milk, vanilla extract, and egg yolks into a silky, smooth liquid mixture with consistent texture.
- Delicately incorporate the ricotta mixture into the flour blend, stirring minimally to maintain a slightly lumpy consistency that promises tender pancakes.
- Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter, preserving the trapped air pockets that will create exceptional lightness.
- Lightly grease the cooking surface with a thin oil layer to prevent sticking and promote golden edges.
- Ladle batter onto the hot surface, allowing each pancake to develop characteristic bubbles across its surface.
- Flip each pancake when bubbles emerge and edges appear slightly dry, cooking until a rich golden brown develops on both sides.
- Transfer finished pancakes to serving plates, adorning with fresh berries, maple syrup, or preferred garnishes for a decadent breakfast experience.
Notes
- Whipping egg whites creates an airy texture that transforms ordinary pancakes into extraordinary morning delights.
- Ricotta cheese adds a subtle richness and creamy tang that makes these pancakes unforgettably delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg