Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
Fluffy pancakes infused with cinnamon and topped with a cream cheese drizzle, perfect for a cozy breakfast.
Ingredients
Pancake Mixture
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk Use for fluffier texture.
- 1 large egg
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Filling
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
Cream Cheese Drizzle
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 Tbsp milk Adjust for desired consistency.
Garnish
- additional cinnamon Optional for garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until evenly combined and set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, gently stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing; the batter should still have a few lumps.
Filling Preparation
- In a small bowl, mix the filling ingredients: brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter, until smooth.
Cooking
- Heat a non-stick griddle or frying pan over medium heat and lightly grease it.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the griddle.
- Immediately swirl about a tablespoon of the cinnamon filling over the pancake batter.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the top, and the edges appear set. Carefully flip the pancake and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Repeat with the remaining batter and filling, adjusting the heat as necessary to avoid burning.
Cream Cheese Drizzle
- To prepare the cream cheese drizzle, blend the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.
- Drizzle the cream cheese mixture over the stack of pancakes and sprinkle with additional cinnamon if desired.
Notes
Ensure the griddle is preheated well for optimal browning. Use buttermilk for fluffiness; make your own buttermilk if necessary. For easier cleanup, use parchment paper under the pancakes. Leftover pancakes can be refrigerated and reheated for breakfast.