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Cannoli Pancakes

May 3, 2019 8 Comments

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Cannoli Pancakes, easy homemade pancakes full of chocolate chips, ricotta, orange, and cinnamon! These delicious pancakes from scratch are so easy to make and perfect for Mother’s Day, brunch or breakfast, or even National Pancake Day!

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Stack of cannoli pancakes with whipped cream

Check out these fun Cannoli Pancakes! You know how much I love cannoli recipes so happy to add these easy homemade pancakes to the list. These chocolate chip pancakes from scratch are also full of yummy cannoli flavors like ricotta, orange, and cinnamon. Delicious!

stack of cannoli pancakes

If you’re looking for an easy pancake recipe, you’ll love this fun one! My French Canadian Crepes are also a popular option and a bit different than your standard French crepes. Or for a lower carb option, Almond Flour Pancakes are a good option too.

Or another fun cannoli breakfast is this recipe for this Cannoli Overnight French Toast Casserole or Cannoli Cinnamon Rolls.

There are other Cannoli Pancake recipes out there including some stuffed options or pancakes layered with cannoli cream. Both great options! I just thought I’d go for an easy alternative and put the cannoli flavors IN the pancakes. So these are basically chocolate chip pancakes kicked up a notch.

cannoli pancake batter, butter, and baking on pan

How to Make Cannoli Pancakes

  1. Mix all the dry ingredients including the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl. 
  2. Mix all the wet ingredients including ricotta cheese, milk, eggs, orange zest, and vanilla in another bowl.
  3. Make a well in the dry ingredients then add wet ingredients to well and mix until just combined.
  4. Add chocolate chips.
  5. Melt butter in a nonstick pan or griddle over medium heat. Spoon about 1/2 cup batter onto the pan and cook about 2-4 minutes per side.
  6. Top with your favorite pancake toppings!

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Yes, I know cannoli is different to different people. Some people don’t like the orange, some people like pistachios, some people like almond extract, etc. You can easily change up the “mix-ins” to your personal liking. 

Almond extract or Fiori di Sicilia would be good alternatives to the vanilla extract.

You should be able to find ricotta cheese at any local grocery store in the dairy section. Be sure to drain off any liquid before using. You could drain it overnight in cheesecloth for a thicker cheese, but not necessary for these in my opinion.

stack of cannoli pancakes

Top these yummy Cannoli Pancakes with your favorite pancake toppings!

Pancake Topping Ideas

  • Maple Syrup
  • Chocolate Chips
  • Chocolate Sauce
  • Whipped Cream
  • Orange Zest
  • Chopped Pistachios
  • Powdered Sugar
  • Cherries
  • Cannoli Filling (Check out my cannoli dip which would be great on top or between stacked pancakes!)

inside of cannoli pancakes

These pancakes are great for Mother’s Day, any brunch or special breakfast, dessert, or even National Pancake Day! Light and fluffy!

National Pancake Day

National Pancake Day is generally celebrated September 26th, but can also be celebrated on Fat Tuesday (day before Lent starts) which changes every year. So if you’re looking for pancake specials at IHOP, check out what day they’re celebrating (generally February or March). 

stack of cannoli pancakes

Cannoli Pancakes VIDEO

Check out how quick these homemade pancakes come together…

 

Don’t forget to check out my other popular cannoli recipes like my Cannoli Cookies, Cannoli Cake, and Cannoli Cheesecake Bars! 


Hope you enjoy these fun Cannoli Pancakes from scratch!

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Cannoli Pancakes

Cannoli Pancakes, easy homemade pancakes recipe with an Italian twist and including ricotta, orange, cinnamon, and chocolate chips.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Yield 6 large pancakes (or 12 small)
Author Lisa Huff

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese drained
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons fresh orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips (or combination of chocolate chips and pistachios)
  • Butter for pan

Toppings: (optional) powdered sugar, whipped cream, maple syrup, chocolate sauce, cannoli cream, cherries

    Instructions

    • Whisk together dry ingredients including flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in large bowl until well combined. 
    • In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese, milk, eggs, orange zest, and vanilla until well combined.
    • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in wet ingredients into well then whisk until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
    • Melt some butter in large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Spoon about 1/2 cup batter (or 1/4 cup or less for smaller pancakes). Cook about 2-4 minutes per side or until bubbly on top and golden brown underneath, flip pancakes and cook an additional 2-4 minutes or until golden brown underneath and cooked through. (Reduce cooking time if making smaller pancakes.)
    • Top pancakes with your favorite toppings.

    Notes

    SNAPPY NOTES: This recipe makes about 6-7 large pancakes or 12+ small pancakes. You can make any size you'd like but be sure to adjust cooking time. 
    SNAPPY SUBSTITUTIONS: Instead of vanilla extract you could use almond extract or Fiori di Sicilia. Instead of or in addition to the chocolate chips you could add chopped pistachios. 
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keywords: Mother's Day Brunch idea, National Pancake Day
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    Cannoli pancake collage

    Tags: breakfast, brunch, cannoli, chocolate chip, italian, orange, pancakes, recipe, ricotta Categories: Breakfast, Recipes

    About the Author

    Lisa Huff is a Cookbook Author, Freelance Recipe Developer, Food Photographer, Blogger/Writer, and award-winning home chef. She loves creating unique recipes from healthy to decadent including cocktails, appetizers, main dishes, dessert recipes and more and has appeared on various shows, publications, and websites. <More about Lisa Huff>

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    1. Fulvia says

      June 24, 2020 at 11:52 am

      Oh my that looks amazing! I can tell by the ingredients how delicious the taste.!!! I would just suggest (if you have it on hand) to substitute flour, baking powder and salt with a cup of self-raising flour. I use this for pancakes, just saved a couple of steps.

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      • Lisa Huff says

        June 25, 2020 at 9:34 am

        Self-rising flour would be great too! Unfortunately, not too common around here.

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    2. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

      May 23, 2019 at 7:40 pm

      These are perfect day starter!!

      Reply
    3. Mary Bostow says

      May 8, 2019 at 10:39 am

      Now this is how I want to do breakfast! Gorgeous photos! Pinned ????

      Reply
    4. sue | the view from great island says

      May 8, 2019 at 10:36 am

      Yikes these really are the ultimate pancakes, I love your creative take on cannolis!

      Reply
    5. Natalie says

      May 8, 2019 at 10:17 am

      Oh I love this recipe. Love the addition of ricotta cheese. These pancakes look fluffy and super delicious and I can’t wait to give them a try. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    6. Michelle says

      May 8, 2019 at 9:36 am

      I am always on the lookout for easy pancake recipes! These look and sound delicious, I can’t wait to try them!

      Reply
    7. Tania | Fit Foodie Nutter says

      May 8, 2019 at 9:27 am

      Gosh these pancakes look a real treat for the weekend and I can’t wait to make them for my girlfriends when they come cover for brunch!

      Reply

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