Lemon-Ricotta Hotcakes
| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Prep time | 20 min + 2 hrs resting time |
| Cook time | 20+ min |
| Source | Mitch Omer - Hell's Kitchen; Damn Good Food (pg 80) |
| Yield / serves | Lots |
| Rating | Delicious |
Ingredients
- 6 egg whites
- 9 egg yolks
- 1/3 c unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 c granulated sugar
- 1 c whole milk ricotta cheese
- 4 T freshly grated lemon zest
- 1 T fresh lemon juice
- 1 t kosher salt
- 1/3 c all-purpose flour
- unsalted butter, melted (for the skillet)
Preparation
Pour egg whites into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a wire whisk attachment, and whisk on high speed until firm peaks form. Reduce the speed to low. Slowly add egg yolks (mix 1 in at a time), and then gradually add melted butter. Continue whisking on low speed until well incorporated. Stop the mixer , and add sugar, ricotta, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt. Whisk on medium speed for 1 minute. Reduce the speed to low, and gradually add flour. Continue mixing for about 1 minute. Stop the mixer, and scrape the sides of the mixing bowl with a rubber spatula. Return the mixer to medium speed, and mix for about 1 minute. Makes about 4 cups.
Note: I (Mitch) find it best to refrigerate the batter for a few hours prior to making the hotcakes. This allows the melted butter to firm up slightly in the mix and keeps the batter from spreading out too thin on a hot griddle. Refrigerated in a covered container, this battter will keep safely for up to 3 days.
To cook hotcakes, heat a large skillet over medium-high. Brush skillet with melted butter, and drop batter into the hot skillet in 1/4-cup portions. Leave about 2 inches between hotcakes to allow them to spread. Cook until bubbles appear and bottoms are golden brown, about 5 minutes. Flip hotcakes, and cook another 2-3 minutes. Remove from skillet.
Note: I (Mitch) garnish the cooked hotcakes with a handful of fresh blackberries, blueberries, and quartered strawberries, then dust with a vanilla powdered sugar, and serve with a side of butter and warm maple syrup. You can adjust the quantities and ingredients to better suit your personal tastes. That's what good cooking is all about.
