# What you'll need:
→ Dairy & Eggs
01 - 1 cup ricotta cheese
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 3/4 cup whole milk
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus additional for cooking
→ Dry Ingredients
05 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
07 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Fruits & Flavorings
09 - Zest of 1 large orange
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 1 cup mixed fresh berries, such as blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries
12 - Optional: additional berries and powdered sugar for serving
# Method:
01 - In a large bowl, vigorously whisk ricotta cheese, eggs, whole milk, melted butter, orange zest, and vanilla extract until mixture is smooth.
02 - In a separate medium bowl, thoroughly blend all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
03 - Gently stir the dry ingredients into the ricotta mixture until just combined; a thick, lumpy batter is ideal. Avoid overmixing.
04 - Delicately fold 3/4 cup mixed fresh berries into the batter, reserving the remaining berries for garnish.
05 - Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
06 - Spoon approximately 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the heated skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges are set.
07 - Carefully flip pancakes and cook an additional 1–2 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with remaining batter, adding more butter as necessary.
08 - Arrange pancakes on plates. Top with reserved fresh berries and dust with powdered sugar, if desired. Serve immediately while warm.
