Description
Delightful Cinnamon Roll Pancakes merge classic breakfast comfort with sweet swirl magic, creating irresistible morning indulgence. Warm cinnamon ribbons and cream cheese glaze promise pure breakfast bliss for weekend brunches and special morning celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) milk
- 3 tablespoons (45 g) unsalted butter, melted
Cinnamon Swirl and Glaze Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 ounces (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the cinnamon swirl mixture by thoroughly blending melted butter with brown sugar and ground cinnamon until a homogeneous, silky consistency is achieved.
- Carefully transfer the cinnamon mixture into a small zip-top bag or piping bag, ensuring no spillage occurs.
- Snip a tiny corner of the bag to create a precise, thin opening for controlled drizzling during pancake preparation.
- Whisk the pancake batter until smooth and free of lumps, creating a uniform base for the swirled design.
- Heat a non-stick griddle or skillet over medium-low temperature to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.
- Pour pancake batter onto the heated surface, creating circular shapes with consistent diameter.
- Allow the pancake to cook briefly until small bubbles form across the surface, indicating readiness for the cinnamon swirl.
- Gently squeeze the prepared cinnamon mixture in a delicate spiral pattern directly onto the wet pancake batter.
- Cook the pancake until golden edges emerge and bubbles begin to pop, signaling the optimal moment to flip.
- Carefully turn the pancake, revealing the caramelized cinnamon swirl, and cook the opposite side until perfectly golden brown.
- Transfer the completed pancake to a serving plate, repeating the process for remaining batter.
- Optional: Drizzle with cream cheese glaze or maple syrup for enhanced sweetness and presentation.
Notes
- Opt for room temperature ingredients to ensure a smooth, lump-free batter that blends easily.
- Create precise swirl patterns by cutting a tiny corner of the piping bag for controlled cinnamon filling distribution.
- Maintain medium-low heat while cooking to prevent burning and achieve golden, evenly cooked pancakes.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg