# What You'll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
02 - 3/4 cup whole milk
03 - 3 large eggs, separated
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
→ Dry Ingredients
06 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
08 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ For Cooking & Serving
10 - Additional butter or oil for the pan
11 - Maple syrup, fresh berries, or powdered sugar for serving
# How-To Steps:
01 - Whisk ricotta, milk, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and melted butter in a large bowl until smooth.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
03 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined, leaving some lumps intact.
04 - Beat egg whites until soft peaks form and carefully fold them into the batter using a spatula to maintain airiness.
05 - Warm a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
06 - Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles appear and edges set, flip, then cook 1-2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
07 - Serve pancakes warm with maple syrup, fresh berries, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
