These scrumptious cottage cheese pancakes come together in no time at all. They are fluffy, soft and have a subtle sweetness that when served with strawberries and maple syrup are sublime.
I usually think of pancakes as a weekend treat. These pancakes require minimal effort and I would not hesitate to make them any day of the week.
With a short ingredient list, this recipe can be on the table in a flash. All the batter ingredients go into one bowl so clean up is a breeze.
Strawberries macerated with maple syrup are served with the pancakes. No strawberries? Blueberries, blackberries or a few pats of butter and maple syrup will do just fine.
I use a large non stick skillet (12 3/4-inch) which accommodates all of the batter at once. If you don’t have a large enough pan, cook the pancakes in two batches.
Fluffy, soft pancakes with cottage cheese are hard to resist. Whip up a batch and see for yourself.
Cottage Cheese Pancakes
4
PancakesAdapted from Eric Kim’s Food52 recipe
Ingredients
1 cup strawberries, halved
2 tablespoons maple syrup, plus more for serving
2/3 cup cottage cheese (I used Lactaid brand for lactose free pancakes)
2 large eggs
4 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or sub with 2 tablespoons white whole wheat or whole wheat flour)
1 teaspoon baking powder
Butter for frying pancakes (I used Earth Balance for lactose free pancakes)
Directions
- In a small bowl, stir together the strawberries and maple syrup. Set aside to macerate for about 30 minutes, tossing the berries occasionally.
- Whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, sugar, and salt until smooth and fluffy. Stir in flour and baking powder just before frying the pancakes (once you start heating the pan).
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Melt 3 teaspoons of butter and pour batter into pan dividing evenly to make 4 pancakes. If your pan is not large enough, fry 2 pancakes at a time. Cook for 2-3 minutes on the first side, then flip and continues cooking another 1-2 minutes, or until pancakes are set. Serve with butter and strawberry maple syrup.
Notes
- You can serve the pancakes with blueberries or other fruit, or skip the fruit and serve with butter and maple syrup.