Description
Silky Italian ricotta pancakes elevate breakfast with creamy Mediterranean charm. Delicate, fluffy layers melt on your palate, promising a luxurious morning indulgence that transports taste buds straight to a sunny Italian kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 32 ounces (900 grams) whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Sweeteners:
- ½ – ¾ cup granulated sugar
Leavening and Flavoring Agents:
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Cooking Oil:
- Oil for frying (preferably olive oil)
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whisk of ricotta cheese with one large egg until the mixture becomes uniformly smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate of pure vanilla extract to enhance the flavor profile of the base mixture.
- Gradually fold in 1/2 to of granulated sugar, stirring until completely integrated and the texture remains consistent.
- Gently sift 1 of all-purpose flour and of baking powder into the wet ingredients, using delicate folding motions to prevent overmixing.
- Prepare a shallow dish with additional all-purpose flour for coating the pancakes.
- Using a tablespoon or medium-sized ice cream scoop, portion out the ricotta mixture and roll each portion in the flour, carefully flattening into round patties approximately 1/2 inch (1.3 centimeters) thick.
- Warm a skillet over low-medium heat and add of neutral cooking oil, ensuring even distribution across the surface.
- Carefully place the floured ricotta patties into the heated skillet, leaving adequate space between each pancake to prevent overcrowding.
- Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, watching for a golden-brown color and crisp exterior.
- Transfer the cooked pancakes to a serving plate and accompany with a dollop of sour cream and a selection of your preferred fruit preserves.
Notes
- These pancakes are incredibly soft and creamy, thanks to the rich ricotta cheese base.
- Minimal mixing is key to keeping the texture light and tender, preventing tough and dense pancakes.
- Using low-medium heat ensures even cooking and prevents burning, allowing a golden-brown exterior.
- Coating pancake mixture in flour helps create a delicate crispy crust and prevents sticking during cooking.
- The vanilla extract adds a subtle sweet aroma that beautifully complements the tangy ricotta cheese.
- Serving with sour cream and jam provides a delightful contrast of creamy, sweet, and slightly tart flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg