Description
Light and fluffy pancakes infused with tart cranberries and vibrant orange zest, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- Combine the ricotta, milk, eggs, and orange zest in a large bowl, whisking until blended and creamy.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the ricotta mixture, folding gently until just combined.
- Fold in the cranberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed in the batter.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil.
- Pour the batter onto the skillet for each pancake, leaving space between them.
- Cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook until golden brown.
- Serve warm with maple syrup or desired toppings.
Notes
For added flavor, allow the eggs and milk to reach room temperature before mixing. Experiment with toppings like fresh fruit and whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pancakes, breakfast, cranberry, orange, ricotta, brunch, fluffy, easy, comfort food