# What You 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 slightly 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 greasing the pan
11 - Maple syrup, fresh berries, or powdered sugar, for serving
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together ricotta, milk, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and melted butter 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 until just combined; a few lumps remaining is acceptable.
04 - In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
05 - Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter using a spatula, taking care not to deflate the mixture.
06 - Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
07 - Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the pan. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form and edges are set. Flip and cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
08 - Serve immediately with maple syrup, fresh berries, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
