Orange Ricotta Pancakes
Delightful and fluffy pancakes infused with creamy ricotta and zesty orange for a perfect breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Pancake Batter
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 large eggs Use room temperature for better mixing
- 1/4 cup milk
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Butter or oil for cooking For greasing the skillet or griddle
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, eggs, milk, orange zest, and fresh orange juice. Whisk until smooth and well-blended.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix; a few lumps are okay.
Cooking
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a small amount of butter or oil to coat the surface.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set, about 3-4 minutes.
- Flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on the other side until golden brown.
- Remove from the skillet and keep warm while you cook the remaining pancakes.
Serving
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings like syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream.
Notes
To keep pancakes warm while cooking, place them on a baking sheet in a preheated oven at 200°F. For a nutritional boost, consider swapping out some all-purpose flour for whole wheat or almond flour.