Description
Strawberry cheesecake pancakes are a decadent brunch treat featuring fluffy pancakes layered with creamy cheesecake filling and topped with a sweet strawberry sauce. Perfect for special occasions or when you want to impress with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 tbsp sugar (for strawberry topping)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine chopped strawberries with 1 tbsp sugar and set aside to macerate.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and grease lightly. Pour 1/4 cup batter for each pancake and cook until bubbles form on the surface. Flip and cook until golden brown.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Beat until fluffy and creamy.
- To assemble, layer pancakes with spoonfuls of the cheesecake filling and top with macerated strawberries.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother filling.
- Make the strawberry topping in advance to intensify the flavor.
- Drizzle with maple syrup or strawberry sauce for extra sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes with topping
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 85mg