Description
Indulge in the light and airy texture of these Fluffy Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes, where each bite melts in your mouth. The sweet, tangy flavor of fresh strawberries combined with a rich cream cheese filling creates a delightful breakfast experience that feels like dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- Pancake Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Strawberry Topping:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the milk, egg, and melted butter, then mix into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth to create the cheesecake filling.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat (about 350°F) and lightly grease it.
- Pour 1/4 cup of pancake batter onto the skillet, then add a dollop of cheesecake filling in the center.
- Cover with another tablespoon of pancake batter and cook until bubbles form on the surface (about 2-3 minutes).
- Flip the pancake and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Repeat with remaining batter and filling.
- For the strawberry topping, mix sliced strawberries with sugar and let sit for 10 minutes to release juices.
Notes
- Make-ahead: Prepare the pancake batter and cheesecake filling the night before and store in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use almond milk for a dairy-free option or swap cream cheese for a vegan cream cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: breakfast
- Method: griddling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes with topping
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Sodium: 400 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 8 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
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