Four Seasons' Lemon-Ricotta Poppy Seed Pancakes

Four Seasons' Lemon-Ricotta Poppy Seed Pancakes photo
Makes 16
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Chef Joan Nathan shares her recipe for lemon ricotta poppy seed pancakes.

ingredients

  • 6 large eggs, separated
  • 1 1/2 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Zest of 2 large lemons
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • Vegetable oil, for griddle
  • Maple syrup, warmed
  • Berries, for garnis

directions

  • 1

    Place egg whites in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat until they form firm, glossy peaks.

  • 2

    In a large bowl, beat together ricotta, butter, egg yolks, and vanilla. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, lemon zest, and poppy seeds. Using a rubber spatula, stir flour mixture into ricotta mixture.

  • 3

    Fold a large spoonful of whipped egg whites into ricotta mixture. Continue folding in remaining egg whites.

  • 4

    Coat a griddle or large skillet with oil and heat over high heat until very hot, then reduce heat to medium. Working in batches, place 1/4 cup batter for each pancake on griddle, leaving space, as they will spread. Cook until golden and top begins to bubble, about 2 minutes. Gently turn and continue cooking until bottoms are light brown. Transfer to a serving plate and keep warm until all the pancakes have cooked. Serve with maple syrup and berries.

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