These strawberries and cream pancakes have been a long time coming, but so worth it for Mother's Day!
When I originally wrote this post, my daughter was just about to start school for the first time. Now that I am revisiting the recipe for the millionth time, I am actually trying to deal with the fact that her first year of school is almost OVER. Where does time go?! One day I was worrying about school lunches and if she would adjust to school, now I am preparing for summer days! What am I to do?!
I know one thing though, she will always have an awesome breakfast, no matter if school is in session or not! She is a good eater and her most requested breakfast meals are pancakes and eggs. Two really simple meals, and even homemade, pancakes take no time at all. I just don't want her to get sick of the meals, so that is why I find myself making so many different pancake flavors. Today has to be one of my most favorite flavor combinations: strawberries and cream pancakes! I was snacking on them as I made them, resulting in one impatient child!
As I have said before, I am not a big fan of maple syrup on my pancakes. This strawberry sauce was super easy and made the pancakes to-die-for! It took everything in me not to eat all the sauce from the pan... And even kiddo did not miss the syrup. Of course, I need some whipped cream on these strawberries and cream pancakes because, why not?! I love making my own whipped cream because surprisingly, I prefer less sugar in the recipe. I actually love the taste of cream so why mask it?
Now, as a breakfast recipe before school, these strawberries and cream pancakes may be a bit much. But think about it, the strawberry sauce and whipped cream can be made a day or two in advance. And I will admit, I am high maintenance and there are a lot of recipes I won't eat unless they are "complete." Basically, I am not having hot chocolate unless there is whipped cream to go with it... Yes, I admit I have a problem! But don't you worry, these pancakes will surely be on our summer menu!
📖 Recipe
Strawberries and Cream Pancakes
Depending on how you slice your strawberries you can have a more syrupy dressing or a chunky sauce!
Ingredients
Sauce
- 1 lb strawberries, diced or halved
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ tsp. balsamic vinegar
- ¼ tsp. vanilla
- Salt
Pancakes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (milk also works)
- 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- Salt
- 1 egg, room temperature
- ¼ tsp. vanilla
- 2 tbsp. butter, melted
- ¼ cup of the strawberry sauce listed above
- Homemade or store-bought whipped cream for topping
Instructions
Sauce
- Combine the strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and salt in a large saucepan over medium heat. Mixing frequently, cook until the strawberries breakdown and resemble a thickened sauce (about 5-8 minutes.) Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and set aside.
Pancakes
- Combine the 1 cup cream and lemon juice together. Set aside to combine.
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the flour ,salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Whisk to combine.
- Once the cream and lemon juice have time to react, whisk in the egg, melted butter, and vanilla until combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture. Stir in the ¼ cup strawberry sauce and mix until just combined. I usually give the batter a quick taste to see if it needs more seasoning.
- Heat a large frying pan over medium-low heat. Add in some butter or coconut oil (I prefer the coconut oil) and allow it to melt. Once the pan is nice and hot, add ¼ cup portions of batter to the pan. Cook until the underneath side is nice and golden. Flip, and do the same for the remaining side. Cook until no batter remains.
- Stack the pancakes and pour some strawberry sauce over top. Finish off with the whipped cream!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 212Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 261mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 1gSugar: 13gProtein: 3g
I have made the sauce two different ways now and find both work! This time around I sliced my strawberries in half, which allowed for more of a syrup than a sauce. In the above picture I cubed the strawberries small and this resulted in a thicker sauce. I love both! Sometimes I want a chunkier topping, sometimes I want more of a syrup. Oh! I also neglected to add any sugar to the pancake batter but I think the strawberry topping adds enough sugar 🙂
Having made these pancakes numerous times now, I have to say they just keep getting better and better! My poor kiddo went to school on Monday not feeling the greatest, so I thought I would surprise her with a nice treat. Totally would have kept her home if not for the giant butterfly cookie we made for her library party! How do you tell a child they have to stay home and miss a party? You don't!
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Justine | Cooking and Beer
In LOVE with these pancakes! They are so spring(y)!
Kacey
They are the definition of spring!
Krista
I love these pancakes! I cannot wait to try them!
Kacey
Thanks, Krista!
Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen
Oh. MY. GOSH! These look like the most amazing pancakes EVAH! Love the strawberry sauce in the batter - so pretty. 🙂
Kacey
Now that I think of it, I did add some red food colouring... But that sauce definitely added the flavour!
Serene @ House of Yumm
These are the prettiest pancakes ever!!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen
I can't seem to get my fill of strawberries this season so your stack of strawberry pancakes with strawberry sauce has my name written all over them! They look incredible!!!
Andi @ The Weary Chef
These pancakes look gorgeous! So pretty in pink!!
Kacey
Thanks, Andi!
Maris Callahan
I love topping pancakes with strawberries or blueberries!
Kacey
To think I used to hate doing it when I was a kid 😉