I recently traveled to NYC on a girl’s trip and one of my favorite spot we at was Cafeteria. My friend ordered the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, which she willingly shared a bite. They were heavenly. So light and fluffy with the perfect amount of lemon. I couldn’t stop thinking about them and wish I had ordered them myself.
I decided to try to recreate them when I got home with a slightly different twist by using orange instead of lemon because, well, I had some orange already and love the flavor.
I don’t know why, but the Ricotta really helps to make these pancakes delicious and fluffy.
See below for step x step instructions (with pictures) and scroll to the bottom for the printable recipe!
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Glass Bowls / Glass Measuring Cup
RECIPE:
STEP 1: Whisk together all-purpose flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
Glass Mixing Bowl
STEP 2: In another bowl, mix together milk, ricotta, orange juice, eggs, and orange zest.
Mixing Bowl
Glass BowlSTEP 4: Heat a griddle to medium heat and spray with cooking spray or wipe with butter.
STEP 5: Add a small cup of batter to the hot griddle for each pancake. I use a 1/4 measuring cup when I do mine.
STEP 6: Cook for a couple of minutes then flip to cook for another minute or 2. The edges will look bubbly when it’s time to flip.
STEP 7: Serve with maple syrup, powdered sugar or fresh fruit.
White Plate / Reamer (similar) / Napkin / Creamer
White Plate / Napkin / Reamer (similar) / Creamer
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Printable Recipe:
Orange Ricotta Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
Instructions
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Whisk together all-purpose flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda & salt.
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In another bowl, mix together milk, ricotta cheese, orange juice, orange zest, and eggs.
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Add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Heat a griddle to medium heat and spray with cooking spray or cover with butter.
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Add about 1/4 cup batter to the hot griddle for each pancake.
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Cook for a couple of minutes or until it starts to get bubbly around the edges. Flip and cook for another minute of so.
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Serve with Maple Syrup or sprinkle with powdered sugar.
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