Description
Bright, fluffy, and full of cozy citrus flavor, these Cranberry Orange Ricotta Pancakes are a beautiful easy recipe for breakfast ideas, brunch spreads, and quick breakfast mornings that still feel special. Creamy ricotta makes every bite soft and tender, while orange zest and tart cranberries add fresh flavor that turns this into one of those food ideas you will want for holiday mornings, weekend brunch, and sweet breakfast treats.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/4 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, halved if large
1 tablespoon butter or neutral oil, for the pan
Maple syrup, for serving
Powdered sugar, for serving
Extra orange zest, for serving
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the ricotta, eggs, milk, orange zest, orange juice, vanilla extract, and melted butter until mostly smooth.
3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined.
4. Fold in the cranberries gently without overmixing the batter.
5. Let the batter rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
6. Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
7. Scoop about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake onto the skillet.
8. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until bubbles form and the edges look set.
9. Flip and cook for 2 minutes more, until golden and cooked through.
10. Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the pan as needed.
11. Serve warm with maple syrup, powdered sugar, and extra orange zest.
Notes
Use whole milk ricotta for the softest, richest pancakes.
Keep the heat at medium-low so the centers cook through without overbrowning.
Do not overmix the batter or the pancakes can turn dense instead of fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 115mg