Strawberry-Ricotta Pancakes with Honey and Mint
Light and fluffy pancakes studded with fresh strawberries and ricotta cheese, finished with a drizzle of honey and fresh mint. This American-inspired Mother’s Day recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup, hulled and diced fresh strawberries
- 2 tbsp (for cooking) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup (for drizzling) honey
- 2 tbsp chopped (for garnish) fresh mint leaves
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt until combined.
- Step 2: In a separate bowl, beat 2 large eggs with 1 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
- Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and gently fold to combine. Fold in 1 cup diced fresh strawberries carefully to avoid overmixing.
- Step 4: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tbsp unsalted butter. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set.
- Step 5: Flip pancakes and cook an additional 2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Repeat with remaining butter and batter.
- Step 6: Serve pancakes stacked, drizzled with 1/4 cup honey and sprinkled with 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves.








