Raspberry Ricotta Pancakes

It's a well documented fact that breakfast is my favorite meal of the day.  There is truly nothing better than a long, lazy morning where you can really make a fuss of breakfast.  Endless cups of tea, pjs and a laptop full of fun articles.  The only thing missing, pancakes!

I have to admit, when it comes to big breakfasts I usually opt for the savory side of things.  Sometimes though I'll wake up with a wicked craving for a sweet treat. On days like this, only pancakes will do!

These pancakes are so super soft and fluffy, the ricotta really gives them the best texture.  Not only are they delicious but they're super adaptable too.  I can only imagine how delicious they would be with a handful of white chocolate chips and a nice grating of lemon zest.

Are they any other breakfast obsessives out there? What's on your plate first thing in the morning?

Raspberry Ricotta Pancakes

Ingredients

• 125g self raising flour
• 50g golden caster sugar
• 3 large eggs, seperated
• 50g unsalted butter, melted
• 150ml buttermilk
• 150g ricotta cheese
• 150g raspberries

Cooking Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl stir together the flour and sugar. In a large jug whisk the egg yolks, melted butter and buttermilk, pour the wet ingredients onto the dry and mix until combined.
2. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer whip the egg whites to soft peaks and fold into the pancake batter followed by the ricotta and raspberries.
3. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Dollop two tablespoons of batter per pancake into the hot pan and cook for 2 minutes per side. Continue till you've used up all of your batter. Serve with whipped cream, extra raspberries and a drizzle of honey.

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Labels: Breakfast , Raspberry