The whole family will adore this easy recipe for ricotta pancakes. Learn how to make pancakes with ricotta cheese that are both crispy and creamy in every bite!

The secret to making the best pancakes is ricotta cheese!

I wanted to make syrniki (Russian farmers cheese pancakes), but I didn’t have the right kind of farmer’s cheese. I went to the grocery store nearby and came home with ricotta cheese since I was determined to make something that was at least somewhat similar.

It was a big hit to make pancakes using ricotta cheese! When you bite into these pancakes, the outside is crunchy and the middle is warm and creamy like cheesecake.

Ingredients

• 900 grams of whole milk ricotta cheese (approximately 4 cups)
• One egg
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup of 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

1. Mix 32 oz of ricotta cheese with 1 egg until the egg is thoroughly mixed in (if using vanilla, add 1 tsp of vanilla with the egg). Then, add 1/2–3/4 cup of sugar and mix again. Finally, add 1½ cups of flour and 1/2 tsp of baking powder and mix just enough to make a smooth mass.
2. Scoop the mixture with a big ice cream scoop or a tablespoon, then drop it into the flour. Cover the ball in flour, then carefully shape it into a flat patty that is approximately 1/2 inch thick. You can shape all of them and then fry the ricotta pancakes, or you can shape enough to fill the pan and keep shaping the rest while they fry.

3. Add roughly 1 tablespoon of oil to a skillet and heat it over low to medium heat to fry the pancakes. Add the ricotta pancakes, cover them, and fry them for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown on both sides.

What can I eat with Ricotta Pancakes?

These ricotta pancakes are so delectable that it’s hard to stop at just one. With some sour cream and jam, you have a breakfast fit for a queen! They are also quite easy to make and can be served hot or cold, depending on what you like. This Cherry Pie Filling is so easy to prepare and is a family favorite all year long. If you want to impress your visitors, make it!

To serve syrniki, reheat them up and serve them with sour cream, your choice of jam, or this homemade cherry pie filling.

To serve: Serve warm with a choice of jam and sour cream on the side.

To prepare the topping using sour cream: add sour cream with a tiny bit of sugar to make it mildly sweetened. Add more or less sugar to your liking. I add about half a cup of sour cream and one to two tablespoons of sugar.

Do you like having pancakes for breakfast?

A big portion of the day is breakfast. Breakfast is even more crucial when you have these ricotta pancakes! Have you ever tried ricotta pancakes or syrniki? How do you like to eat them best? Blow!