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Sweet Cottage Cheese Pancakes

These fluffy pancakes incorporate cottage cheese for a creamy, tangy flavor, resulting in a tender, slightly chewy final texture. The batter is simple, made with basic ingredients that come together quickly, and cooked on a hot skillet until golden. The finished pancakes are thick, moist, and perfect for breakfast topped with fresh fruit or syrup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: European
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup cottage cheese full-fat for best flavor and texture
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup for sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons butter or oil for cooking

Equipment

  • Non-stick skillet or griddle
  • Spatula
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined. This creates a light, airy base for your pancakes.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, honey, and vanilla. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and slightly creamy, with a fragrant aroma filling the air.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold everything together using a spatula. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine, and this helps keep the pancakes fluffy.
  4. Preheat your skillet or griddle over medium heat until hot, and add a tablespoon of butter or oil. Let it melt and shimmer, filling the kitchen with a warm, toasty smell.
  5. Using a 1/4 cup measure, pour batter onto the skillet, forming small, thick pancakes. You should hear a gentle sizzle as they hit the hot surface.
  6. Let the pancakes cook for about 2-3 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set, with a light golden hue starting to develop.
  7. Carefully flip each pancake with a spatula and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the underside is golden brown and the pancakes feel firm when gently pressed.
  8. Remove the cooked pancakes from the skillet and place them on a plate. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter or oil as needed.
  9. Let the pancakes rest for a minute to finish setting, then serve warm with your favorite toppings like fresh berries, syrup, or a dollop of extra cottage cheese.

Notes

For fluffier pancakes, let the batter rest for about 5 minutes before cooking. Feel free to add blueberries or chopped nuts into the batter for extra flavor and texture.