Grand Marnier Ricotta Pancakes
Grand Marnier Ricotta Pancakes: A Heart-Shaped Valentine’s Day Breakfast!
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show someone you care than by serving a delicious and thoughtful Valentine’s Day breakfast? These Grand Marnier Ricotta Pancakes, shaped into hearts, will not only brighten up your morning but also leave a lasting impression on your loved one.
Whether you’re preparing a romantic breakfast for two, treating your family to a special morning, or simply indulging in a luxurious pancake breakfast, these light and fluffy pancakes are the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors. Infused with Grand Marnier’s signature orange essence and enriched with creamy ricotta, these pancakes offer a delightful twist on the traditional pancake stack.
Why You’ll Love These Grand Marnier Ricotta Pancakes
- Flavorful & Unique: The Grand Marnier adds a zesty, citrusy kick to the pancakes, while the ricotta cheese gives them a rich, creamy texture. This is a unique and elevated pancake recipe you won’t find just anywhere!
- Heart-Shaped Pancakes for Valentine’s Day: Perfect for romantic breakfast ideas for Valentine’s Day, shaping the pancakes into hearts adds a sweet, personal touch to your morning. It’s an easy way to show love and creativity in the kitchen!
- Perfectly Fluffy Pancakes: These pancakes are light and airy, making them the ideal comfort food to start your Valentine’s Day breakfast or any special morning. You’ll fall in love with how fluffy and melt-in-your-mouth they are.
Grand Marnier Ricotta Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3½ tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup whole milk, or milk of preference
- ¾ cup ricotta cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided, plus more for cooking the pancakes, if needed
- 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- powdered sugar, for serving
- maple syrup or raspberry syrup, for serving
- Raspberry Syrup: (Optional)
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together milk, ricotta, eggs, and vanilla until well blended. Add 1 tablespoon of slightly cooled melted butter, Grand Marnier, orange zest, and orange juice and mix until combined.
- Slowly add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk just to combined (batter should be slightly lumpy).
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/3 cup batter and cook until bubbles begin to appear on surface and bottom is golden brown, then flip and cook opposite side until golden brown. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve immediately with powdered sugar and syrup. Enjoy!
- Raspberry Syrup:
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, add water and sugar; stir until sugar dissolves, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add raspberries and lemon juice; lower the heat to low setting. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until the berries break down; stirring often. Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool. Strain the syrup into a jar.
