Description
Delicious breakfast pancakes that combine the flavors of cheesecake with fluffy pancakes, topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, cut in half
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened, divided
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Homemade or store-bought whipped cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberry Topping: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries soften and the mixture thickens. Mash the berries with the back of a spoon for a smoother sauce. Set aside and keep warm.
- Make the Cheesecake Pancake Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat 4 ounces of cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in buttermilk, melted butter, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Cut the remaining 2 ounces of cream cheese into small cubes and fold them into the batter gently. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
- Cook the Pancakes: Heat a pancake pan, large frying pan, or electric griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with oil or non-stick cooking spray. Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the griddle. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until small air bubbles form. Flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until golden brown. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low-temperature oven while you cook the remaining batter.
- Assemble and Serve: Stack the pancakes on a serving plate. Layer with whipped cream and spoon the warm strawberry topping over the top. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
These pancakes are best served warm. Feel free to add a drizzle of chocolate sauce or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pancakes, strawberry, cheesecake, breakfast, brunch