Orange Ricotta Pancakes

From Everybody Likes Sandwiches website: This recipe makes for a pretty thick but delicate batter. Be careful not to add too much batter to the pan and make sure you gently smooth over the tops. The key is to get a nice crunchy edge which adds a nice contrast to the pillowy soft interiors. We topped ours with my favorite sour cherry jam, but warmed honey or a sprinkle of icing sugar would be perfect too.

• Ready In: 9 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 8 pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 3⁄4 cups ricotta cheese
• 2  eggs
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  large orange, zest of
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 2⁄3 cup flour
•  butter

Directions

1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the ricotta, eggs, sugar, zest and vanilla. Gently fold in the flour.
2. Melt better over medium-high heat in a cast iron frying pan or griddle. Add a large tablespoon of batter for each pancake, slightly smoothing over the tops. Cook for 4 minutes per side. Serve with fruit preserves (I love sour cherry jam).