Light fluffy cottage cheese pancakes (Printer-friendly)

Delight in tender pancakes featuring cottage cheese for a light, fluffy texture and subtle tang.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese
02 - 1/4 cup milk

→ Dry Ingredients

03 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
04 - 1 tablespoon sugar
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Eggs

07 - 3 large eggs

→ Flavorings

08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ For Cooking

09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or neutral oil

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until smooth, allowing small curds to remain.
02 - In a separate bowl, blend flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt thoroughly.
03 - Add dry ingredients to wet, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing; batter should be thick.
04 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
05 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto skillet; spread slightly if necessary.
06 - Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface and edges set.
07 - Flip pancakes and cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
08 - Continue with remaining batter, adding more butter or oil as needed; serve warm with desired toppings.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They're protein-packed enough to actually keep you full past mid-morning, which feels like a small miracle for a breakfast that tastes indulgent.
  • The cottage cheese creates this custard-like texture that feels fancy without requiring any special technique or fancy ingredients.
  • You can have them on the table in 25 minutes flat, which means weekend brunch without the stress.
02 -
  • Don't blend the cottage cheese too much—if you use a food processor or over-whisk, you'll break down the curds and lose the texture that makes these special.
  • The batter should be thick and a bit lumpy; it will spread on the griddle and create that tender interior you're after.
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop or ice cream scoop to portion batter evenly—it makes everything cook at the same rate and look more professional.
  • If your cottage cheese is especially lumpy, blend it briefly with the milk before adding eggs, then add everything else—this gives you control over the texture.
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