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Fluffy Ricotta Pancakes with Berries 🥞🍓 | Breakfast Recipe

These ricotta pancakes are light, fluffy, and slightly creamy, thanks to the ricotta cheese. They have a delicate texture and a rich taste, perfectly complemented by a fresh berry topping. Whether for breakfast or brunch, these pancakes bring a touch of elegance to your table.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, bruncch
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • - Mixing bowls
  • - Whisk
  • Non-stick skillet or griddle
  • - Measuring cups and spoons
  • - Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • - ¾ cup milk
  • - 2 large eggs
  • - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • - 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • - 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • - ¼ teaspoon salt
  • - Butter or oil for cooking
  • - 1 cup mixed berries strawberries, blueberries, raspberries
  • - Maple syrup or honey for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  • Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—avoid overmixing.
  • Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
  • Pour ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake, spreading slightly if needed.
  • Cook for about 2–3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set.
  • Flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Serve warm with fresh berries and a drizzle of maple syrup or honey.