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Qatayef Arabic Ricotta Cream Filled Pancakes

Qatayef Arabic Ricotta Cream Filled Pancakes: Easy Indulgence at Home

Discover how to make Qatayef, delicious Arabic pancakes filled with ricotta cream, perfect for a sweet treat at home.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 pancakes 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups warm water
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Slowly add warm water while stirring until a smooth batter forms.
  3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and pour a ladle of batter to form a pancake.
  4. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.
  5. In another bowl, mix ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
  6. Spread the ricotta mixture on half of each pancake and fold over.
  7. Serve warm, drizzled with honey or syrup.

Notes

  • Ensure the pancakes are cooked on medium heat to avoid burning.
  • Feel free to add nuts or chocolate chips to the ricotta filling for extra flavor.
  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Pan-frying
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 pancakes
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: Qatayef, Arabic, pancakes, ricotta, dessert