Description
These Delicious Fluffy Cranberry Orange Ricotta Pancakes are a delightful breakfast treat, boasting a light and airy texture that melts in your mouth. The tartness of fresh cranberries combined with the zesty brightness of orange creates a harmonious flavor experience that is both refreshing and indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
- Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- Add-ins:
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients: ricotta cheese, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and orange zest until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined; do not overmix.
- Carefully fold in the chopped cranberries.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat (about 350°F or 175°C).
- Lightly grease the skillet with butter or cooking spray.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the skillet, cooking until bubbles form on the surface (about 2-3 minutes).
- Flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- These pancakes can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- To freeze, place cooked pancakes in a single layer on a baking sheet, freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 2 months.
- Substitute cranberries with blueberries or raspberries for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: breakfast
- Method: griddling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 350 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
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