Marilu’s “three ingredient” Pancakes

Published on April 7, 2020 | By
Marilu's "three ingredient" Pancakes

The search for the perfect pancake all started when I was looking for a way to showcase the juicy, luscious Louisiana strawberries that seem to be in abundance this season. I am not a big fan of pancakes. The typical pancake is generally from a box and can be heavy and tasteless. My friend Marilu shared this quick and easy pancake recipe with my family years ago. These pancakes are light and fluffy and present and feel more like crepes.

I have fond recollections of Marilu in the kitchen on many of our family vacations with several hungry children huddled at the table eagerly awaiting their breakfast pancakes. I decided to recreate the memory and make it into more of an adult experience. Thin, light pancakes, with fresh sliced strawberries topped with a dollop of Greek yogurt.

 

    • Prep Time
    • Minutes
    • Cook Time
    • Minutes
    • Yield
    • 3-4 pancakes

Ingredients

  • 1 TBSP flour
  • 1 TBSP cottage cheese (can use low fat)
  • 1 egg
  • cooking oil for the skillet

Instructions

  1. This recipe can easily be doubled, tripled or quadrupled. Marilu usually uses one egg per person with flour and cottage cheese.
  2. Place the egg, flour and cottage cheese in a blender. Blend until smooth. The batter will be thin. I like to pour the batter into a measuring cup so I can easily pour the batter into the hot skillet.
  3. Lightly oil a heavy skillet. Place over medium high heat. Because the batter is thin, I usually make the pancakes one at a time.
  4. Pour the batter into the hot skillet, making the pancake as large or as small as you like. Use a spatula to help the batter stay in a circle and retain the round shape.
  5. After a few minutes, when the pancake begins to bubble on one side, flip it and allow to cook for another minute or so. Do not overcook or they will get tough.
  6. Remove and immediately adorn with your favorite garnishes . Perhaps a little butter, powdered sugar, fresh fruit, honey or syrup? Have fun and be creative!
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