Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together ricotta cheese, egg yolks, milk, orange juice, and orange zest until smooth.

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt. Stir until well mixed.

Combine Mixtures: Fold the dry ingredients into the ricotta mixture gently, keeping some lumps for fluffiness.

Whip Egg Whites: In a clean bowl, whip egg whites until soft peaks form. Fold into the batter carefully.

Cook Pancakes: Heat a skillet, melt butter, and pour batter. Cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook until golden.

Make Syrup: Boil water and sugar, then mix cornstarch with orange juice, whisk into boiling mix, simmer until thick.

Serve: Stack pancakes, drizzle with syrup, and enjoy with optional toppings.