Mini Dutch Pancakes with Cherries & Almond Ricotta Mousse

By á-11624

These Mini Dutch Pancakes with Cherries & silky Almond Ricotta Mousse are a delicious way to start your late morning. Garnish with toasted almonds.

Ingredients

• CHERRIES:
• 30 ounces frozen sour cherries, by weight
• 1/4 cups honey
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 whole lemons, juiced
• 2 teaspoons vanilla paste
• PANCAKES:
• 6 whole eggs
• 1/4 teaspoons vanilla paste or vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 cup milk, room temperature
• 1 cup bread flour or all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1/4 cups sugar
• 6 tablespoons butter
• MOUSSE:
• 7 1/2 ounces whole milk ricotta
• 2 teaspoons almond extract
• 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
• Toasted almond slices, for garnish

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from tastykitchen.com

Preparation

Step 1

CHERRIES:
Combine cherries, honey, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla in a bowl, stir until the cherries are evenly coated. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cherry mixture to the skillet, cook until tender and syrupy, about 10 minutes. Set aside.

For the mousse: Using a stand mixer or electric beater, beat the ricotta and almond extract until smooth and creamy.

In a separate bowl, using a stand mixer with a whisk attachment or an electric hand mixer, whisk the cream until thick. Add the powdered sugar and continue to beat until the cream holds stiff peaks, being careful not to curdle. Working in batches, gently fold the cream mixture into the ricotta mixture. Once it’s all combined, set aside in the refrigerator.

PANCAKES:
Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 2 large muffin pans (6 molds each) in the oven while it preheats.

In a large bowl whisk together eggs, vanilla paste, lemon zest and milk. Beat in flour and granulated sugar until well combined.

Drop 1/2 tablespoon of butter into each mold, let melt. Divide batter into the molds, filling each less then half way full. Bake until puffed and cooked through and tops are set and brown, 10 to 15 minutes.

Serve pancakes filled with cherries, topped with a dollop of ricotta mousse and garnished with toasted almonds.