Strawberries and Cream Pancakes

Directions

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, mix egg yolk, milk, ricotta, butter, vanilla. Slowly, add dry ingredients and mix on low until combined.

3. 3

   Whisk egg white until stiff peaks form, and gently fold into pancake mix. Then gently fold in strawberry bits.

4. 4

   Set to the side while you prepare your filling and syrup.

5. 5

   In a stand up mixer, whisk together cream cheese, sugar, and lemon juice. Turn to low speed and add in whipped cream. Place in refrigerator until your syrup is done.

6. 6

   In a sauce pan add chopped strawberries, sugar, lemon juice and simmer until juices have slightly thickened. About 20-25 mins.

7. 7

   Preheat Griddle to medium. Melt a tablespoon of butter on griddle. Pour 1/4 cup of pancake mix onto griddle and let cook until bubbles start to form and edges are slightly browned. About 3-4 minutes. Flip and cook another 3 minutes.

8. 8

   Once all of your pancakes are cooked, grab a plate and start layering your pancakes. Begin with a pancake, then spread some of the cream cheese filling, and top with some of the strawberry chunks. Repeat steps until you have a nice stack. Top with remaining strawberry syrup and a dollop of whipped cream.