Sweet Potato Pancake with Whipped Ricotta

Sweet potatoes offer a very healthy variation to a breakfast tradition. In this easy-to-make recipe, golden brown pancakes are infused with the wholesome richness of sweet potatoes, creating a breakfast treat that's as nourishing as it is delicious. The addition of cinnamon and nutmeg adds a cozy touch, making these pancakes a perfect companion for crisp mornings.

Ingredients

For the Sweet Potato Pancake

• 1 cup of peeled, roasted, and mashed sweet potatoes (approximately 2 sweet potatoes)
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup of half and half
• ½ teaspoon of vanilla
• 3 tablespoons of brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons of maple syrup
• ⅔ cup of flour
• ½ tablespoon of baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• ½ teaspoon of nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon of cinnamon
• ⅛ teaspoon of cardamom
• 3 tablespoons of butter

For the Whipped Ricotta

• 10 oz of whole milk ricotta
• 2 tablespoons of heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon of orange zest
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• ⅛ teaspoon of cinnamon

Directions

1. For the Sweet Potato Pancake: In a large mixing bowl, add the sweet potatoes, eggs, half and half, vanilla, brown sugar, and maple syrup. Then, whisk to combine.
2. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cardamom. Mix these dry ingredients into the wet potato mixture and stir to form a batter.
3. Heat the HA1 Nonstick Double Burner Griddle and add ½ teaspoon of butter to the pan. Once the butter is melted, drop ⅓-½ cups of batter onto the griddle. Once bubbles form on the top of the pancake, flip and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes. Repeat until all the batter is used.
4. Serve with maple syrup and whipped ricotta.
5. For the Whipped Ricotta: In a medium bowl, add ricotta, heavy cream, orange zest, and honey.
6. Using an electric hand mixer, beat the ingredients together on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until creamy.
7. Top with cinnamon and Enjoy.

Pro Tip

"Velveting" is a cooking technique commonly used in Chinese cuisine, especially in stir-frying, where meat or seafood is marinated and coated with a mixture to maintain its tenderness and moisture during cooking.

When referring to "velveting shrimp," it typically involves marinating the shrimp in a mixture containing egg white, cornstarch or potato starch, and sometimes rice wine or vinegar. This coating helps to preserve the shrimp's moisture and tenderness while cooking, preventing it from becoming overcooked and tough.

RECIPE BY

All-Clad Resident Chef Derek Finocchiaro

All-Clad’s Resident Chef Derek has been working with flavors and fragrance for his entire career. Finding a path from perfumery to food, Derek competed on numerous amateur cooking shows which led him to the All-Clad Test kitchen. Here he excels in creating new recipes, blogs, video demos, and food photography for our consumers.