Ricotta Pancakes Recipe
This easy Ricotta Pancakes recipe is sure to please everyone in the family! Find out how to make ricotta cheese pancakes that are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.
The Secret Ingredient
The secret to making the best pancakes is ricotta cheese!
I wanted to make syrniki (Russian farmer’s cheese pancakes), but I didn’t have the right kind of farmer’s cheese. I was set on making something that was at least somewhat similar, so I went to the grocery shop and came home with ricotta cheese.
It was a big hit to make pancakes using ricotta cheese! When you bite into these pancakes, they initially crunch, then they turn into a warm, creamy filling that tastes like cheesecake.
Ingredients
- 900 grams of whole milk ricotta cheese (approximately 4 cups)
- One egg
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour and extra for shaping the ricotta pancakes
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract (optional)
- oil for frying (I use olive oil)
Instructions
- Mix 32 oz of ricotta cheese with 1 egg until the egg is well mixed in (if using vanilla, add 1 tsp of vanilla with the egg). Then, add 1/2 to 3/4 cup of sugar and mix again. Finally, add 1½ cups of flour and 1/2 tsp of baking powder and mix everything together until it is a smooth mass.
- Put the mixture in a tablespoon or a big ice cream scoop, then drop it into the flour. Cover the ball with flour, then gently shape it into a patty that is approximately 1/2 inch thick. You can shape them all and then fry the ricotta pancakes, or you can shape enough to fill the pan and keep shaping the rest while they fry.
- Put about a tablespoon of oil in a skillet and heat it over low to medium heat to fry the pancakes. Put the ricotta pancakes in, cover them with a lid, and fry them for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown on both sides.
Serving Suggestions
Serve syrniki warm with a side of sour cream, your favorite jam, or this homemade Cherry Pie Filling.
To prepare the topping using sour cream: Add a little sugar to sour cream to make it taste a little sweet. Add sugar to taste. I use about half a cup of sour cream and one to two tablespoons of sugar.
What goes well with ricotta pancakes?
It’s hard to stop at just one of these tasty ricotta pancakes. With some sour cream and jam, you have a breakfast fit for a queen! You may also eat them hot or cold, and they’re incredibly easy to make. This Cherry Pie Filling is a family favorite all year long. If you want to impress your guests, prepare it!
Final Thoughts
Do you like pancakes in the morning? The morning meal is very crucial. Breakfast is much better with these ricotta pancakes! Have you ever eaten ricotta pancakes or syrniki? How do you like to eat them best? Share the blow!