Fluffy Ricotta Pancakes
Inspired by the famous Bill Granger recipe, these Fluffy Ricotta Pancakes are unbelievably light, airy, and custardy. The ricotta cheese adds a magical moisture and richness, creating a melt-in-your-mouth texture that will elevate your breakfast game forever. Perfect for a special brunch or a luxurious weekend treat!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese, full fat 3/4 cup ricotta cheese, full fat
- 3 large eggs 3 large eggs
- 3 tbsp caster sugar 3 tbsp caster sugar
- 3/4 cup milk 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 1/3 cups plain/all-purpose flour 1 1/3 cups plain/all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp butter, melted 1 tbsp butter, melted
- 8 oz strawberries 8 oz strawberries
- 1 tbsp caster/superfine sugar 1 tbsp caster/superfine sugar
- Maple syrup Maple syrup
Instructions
- 1. Whisk wet ingredients: Place ricotta, eggs, sugar, milk, vanilla, and vinegar in a bowl. Whisk vigorously until mostly smooth.
- 2. Add dry ingredients: Scatter flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt over the wet ingredients. Whisk until just combined.
- 3. Heat pan: Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Brush lightly with melted butter.
- 4. Cook pancakes: Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake. Cook for 1.5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- 5. Serve: Serve the Fluffy Ricotta Pancakes with macerated strawberries, butter, and maple syrup.
Notes
Don't Overmix: The key to fluffy pancakes is a lumpy batter. Mix only until the flour is just incorporated.
Full-Fat Ricotta is Best: For the richest flavor and most tender texture, use full-fat ricotta cheese.
Pan Temperature: Adjust the heat as you cook. If pancakes are browning too quickly, turn the heat down.
Keep Warm: To serve everyone warm pancakes at the same time, place cooked pancakes on a baking sheet in an oven set to 50°C / 125°F.
Full-Fat Ricotta is Best: For the richest flavor and most tender texture, use full-fat ricotta cheese.
Pan Temperature: Adjust the heat as you cook. If pancakes are browning too quickly, turn the heat down.
Keep Warm: To serve everyone warm pancakes at the same time, place cooked pancakes on a baking sheet in an oven set to 50°C / 125°F.