ORANGE-INFUSED BLUEBERRY PANCAKES WITH RICOTTA CHEESE

ORANGE-INFUSED BLUEBERRY PANCAKES WITH RICOTTA CHEESE

My favourite breakfast at the Shangri La hotel in Toronto are the blueberry pancakes with orange-infused ricotta cheese. When I got the craving for it, I decided to make my own version.

The salty ricotta cheese balances the sweetness of the orange & maple syrup. Combined with tart blueberries, it is extemely satisfying.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup 'just add water' pancake mix

1 orange

1 sprig of mint

1/2 cup blueberries

2 tbsp ricotta cheese

maple syrup

METHOD

As package instructions state, add water to the pancake mix & whisk until smooth.

Grate orange zest into pancake mix & reserve some for garnish.

Add blueberries to batter & fold in gently.

Remove orange peel & remove orange segments. Squeeze two orange slices into the batter.

Using a ladle, pour pancake batter onto griddle to make the same size pancakes. Flip when bubbles form & set aside.

Top pancake stack with ricotta cheese, orange slices, orange zest, & blueberries. Drizzle with maple syrup & garnish with mint.

XO 

Kiran & THE BLANK PLATE