Description
These Strawberry Cream Stuffed Pancake Donut Stacks are a delightful breakfast treat combining fluffy pancakes layered with a luscious strawberry cream filling. Perfect for brunch or a special morning indulgence, these stacks marry the comforting texture of pancakes with the sweet tang of fresh strawberries and creamy filling, finished with a drizzle of glaze and fresh fruit topping.
Ingredients
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Pancakes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1.5 cups milk
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Strawberry Cream Filling
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup strawberries, chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and flavor.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Combine well to create the wet mixture.
- Combine Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until the batter is smooth and free of lumps. Be careful not to overmix to keep the pancakes light and fluffy.
- Cook Pancakes: Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat. Pour batter to form pancakes of desired size. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges appear set, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown. Set the pancakes aside to cool slightly.
- Whip Cream Mixture: Using a mixer, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, creating a light and fluffy base.
- Fold in Cream Cheese and Strawberries: Gently fold softened cream cheese and chopped strawberries into the whipped cream mixture until well combined, ensuring the cream stays airy and the strawberries are evenly distributed.
- Assemble Stacks: Layer pancakes alternately with generous dollops of the strawberry cream filling to build donut-like stacks.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle with glaze (optional) and top with additional fresh strawberries before serving for an appealing presentation and extra flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy folding into the whipped cream without lumps.
- Allow cooked pancakes to cool slightly before assembling to prevent the filling from melting.
- For a glaze, a simple mixture of powdered sugar and milk or lemon juice can be drizzled on top.
- Fresh strawberries can be replaced or supplemented with other berries based on preference.
- This recipe serves approximately 4 to 6 people depending on portion size.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Strawberry cream pancake stacks, strawberry stuffed pancakes, pancake donut stacks, breakfast pancakes with cream, strawberry dessert pancakes
