Orange Ricotta Pancakes Recipe
Follow this recipe to prepare delicious Orange Ricotta Pancakes, a delightful breakfast treat that combines the creamy texture of ricotta with the fresh zest of oranges.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl For mixing the batter
- 1 Non-stick skillet For cooking the pancakes
- 1 Spatula For flipping pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese Full-fat for best results
- 3/4 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp Baking powder
- 1/4 tsp Baking soda
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 3/4 cup Buttermilk
- 2 Eggs Separated
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 Orange zest Grated from 1 orange
- 2 tbsp Butter For cooking the pancakes
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and orange zest until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt a bit of butter.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.
- Flip the pancakes and cook for another 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter to the skillet as necessary.
- Serve warm with maple syrup, fresh berries, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
For an extra flavor punch, add a splash of orange juice to the batter!
Nutrition
Serving: 100gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 290mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 20000IUVitamin C: 2.5mgCalcium: 1500mgIron: 0.2mg
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