Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup cake flour
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk or 3/4 cup milk
  • 4 large eggs, separated
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemons, zest of
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 pinch cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt

Method

  • In a large bowl, whisk together ricotta, sour cream, butter, vanilla, milk, egg yolks, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and lemon zest until completely homogenized.
  • Sift flour and baking powder on top and blend completely.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites to stiff peaks and gently fold into batter - the batter should be just thin enough to pour- if too thick, add more milk.
  • Pour by 1/4 cups onto prepared 375 degree griddle and cook 2-3 minutes on first side, then flip and cook 1-2 minutes more, or to your liking.