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A breakfast table featuring orange ricotta pancakes

Recipe

Orange Ricotta Pancakes

Soft ricotta pancakes scented with orange zest. Folding the batter lightly preserves small pockets of ricotta and keeps the pancakes from becoming dense.

Prep
12 minutes
Cook
16 minutes
Total
28 minutes
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Mediterranean-inspired

Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.

  2. 2

    In a second bowl, whisk ricotta, eggs, milk, orange zest, and honey until combined but not perfectly smooth.

  3. 3

    Fold the wet mixture into the flour just until no dry streaks remain. Rest for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Heat a lightly oiled nonstick pan over medium-low. Spoon in small rounds and cook until bubbles appear and the edges look set.

  5. 5

    Flip once and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more. Adjust the heat if the surface colors before the center cooks.

Cooking Tips

  • Grate only the orange-colored zest; the white pith tastes bitter.
  • Keep finished pancakes warm on a tray rather than stacking them in a covered bowl.

By Italiane Recipes · Published 2026-09-21 · Updated 2026-09-21

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I prepare orange ricotta pancakes ahead?

Prepare components in advance where practical, but use the final cooking and resting steps for the best texture. Cool perishable ingredients promptly and store them covered in the refrigerator.

How should I adjust the seasoning?

Grate only the orange-colored zest; the white pith tastes bitter. Taste near the end and make small adjustments rather than adding a large amount at once.