Fluffy Ricotta Pancakes

By Texaschef11

Ingredients

• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 large eggs, separated
• 1 tbsp butter, melted and cooled
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups ricotta cheese
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 tbsp sugar

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.
In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks, melted butter, vanilla extract, ricotta cheese and milk until smooth. Add in flour mixture and whisk until just combined and no streaks of dry ingredients remain.
In a medium bowl, beat egg whites to soft peaks, beating in the sugar as the egg whites become foamy. Fold into ricotta mixture.
Heat a griddle or skillet (nonstick or lightly greased) over medium-high heat until a drop of water placed on the surface skitters around (if it evaporates instantly, reduce heat slightly).
Drop batter in 1/4 cup dollops and cook until golden on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Serve immediately, with butter and maple syrup.

Serves 4-6