Description
Orange Ricotta Pancakes are a delightful way to start your day, blending the creamy richness of ricotta cheese with the refreshing zest of fresh oranges. These fluffy pancakes are quick and easy to prepare, making them perfect for everything from a lazy weekend brunch to festive gatherings. Picture a stack of golden pancakes, infused with citrus flavor, topped with fresh berries or a drizzle of maple syrup. Their airy texture and vibrant taste promise to elevate your morning routine and leave you wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- Zest and juice of 1 orange
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine ricotta cheese, eggs, milk, orange zest, and juice until smooth.
- Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the skillet; cook until bubbles form (about 2-3 minutes).
- Flip carefully and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with maple syrup or fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg