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cinnamon roll ricotta pancakes

stack of cinnamon roll pancakes
[category] Breakfast
[published] November 9, 2025
[PREP] 10 minutes
[COOK] 10 minutes
[TOTAL] 20 minutes
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Ingredients

ricotta pancakes:

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla

cinnamon swirl:

  • 6 tbsp brown sugar
  • 4 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

topping:

  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Make the ricotta pancakes: combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl and stir to combine.
  2. Place the ricotta, milk, egg, and vanilla in a medium bowl and whisk until smooth. Add the dry ingredients into the wet, and use a rubber spatula to mix until just combined. The batter may be a bit lumpy which is fine!
  3. Set aside. To make the cinnamon swirl combine the butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Transfer to a squeeze bottle (or just use a spoon to drizzle it on!).
  4. Place a pan over medium heat. Grease lightly with butter or olive oil. Scoop a heaping 1/2 cup of batter onto the pan and flatten out. Drizzle the cinnamon mixture in a spiral on top of the pancake. After a couple minutes, flip and cook an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown on both sides. Repeat with the remaining batter.
  5. To make the topping, place the heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a small bowl. Whisk for a few minutes until the cream has thickened, but no peaks have formed. Drizzle on top of the pancakes and enjoy!