Description
Delight in the sweet and creamy goodness of Cretan Honey Pancakes Stuffed with a luscious ricotta or anthotyro cheese filling. These pancakes are a heavenly treat for breakfast or dessert, showcasing the flavors of Greek cuisine.
Ingredients
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Pancake Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling:
- 1 cup soft ricotta or anthotyro cheese
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
For Topping:
- 1/4 cup honey (warmed)
- crushed walnuts or pistachios
- ground cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Pancake Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. In a separate bowl, beat the milk, egg, olive oil, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, whisking until smooth.
- For the Filling: Mix the ricotta (or anthotyro) with honey and cinnamon until creamy.
- Cooking: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease. Pour batter into the pan, cook each pancake until golden on both sides. Fill with the prepared filling, fold or roll, and serve warm with honey, nuts, and cinnamon.
Notes
- Anthotyro cheese is traditional, but ricotta is a great substitute.
- These pancakes can be made ahead and gently reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pancake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
