Description
Festive Eggnog Pancakes blend holiday cheer with breakfast comfort, offering a creamy seasonal twist. Rich vanilla syrup complements fluffy pancakes, inviting cold morning celebrations with warmth and delicious nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–2 ½ cups (480–600 mL / 16–20 fl oz) eggnog
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups (480 mL / 16 fl oz) flour
- 2 tbsps (30 mL / 1 fl oz) butter, melted
- 1 tbsp (15 mL / 0.5 fl oz) baking powder
- 1 tsp (5 mL / 0.17 fl oz) vanilla
- ½ tsp (2.5 mL / 0.08 fl oz) salt
- ¼ tsp (1.25 mL / 0.04 fl oz) nutmeg
- 1 ½ cups (360 mL / 12 fl oz) water
- 1 cup (240 mL / 8 fl oz) sugar
- ¼ cup (60 mL / 2 fl oz) butter
- ¼ cup (60 mL / 2 fl oz) heavy cream
- 2 tbsps (30 mL / 1 fl oz) cornstarch
- 1 tbsp (15 mL / 0.5 fl oz) vanilla
- ¼ tsp (1.25 mL / 0.04 fl oz) salt
Instructions
- Dry Blend: Thoroughly mix flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry foundation for the pancake batter.
- Wet Fusion: Whisk eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter until well combined, then incorporate eggnog, stirring until a smooth liquid forms.
- Batter Preparation: Gently fold wet ingredients into dry mixture, avoiding overmixing to maintain a light, airy texture. Adjust consistency with additional eggnog if needed.
- Griddle Technique: Heat a lightly greased griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour quarter-cup portions of batter, creating uniform pancakes.
- Cooking Process: Monitor pancakes for bubble formation across the surface. Flip when bubbles become prominent, cooking until golden-brown on both sides.
- Syrup Creation: In a medium saucepan, whisk water, sugar, and cornstarch to eliminate lumps. Bring to a boil, stirring continuously to prevent scorching.
- Syrup Refinement: Reduce heat, add butter, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir until butter dissolves, then incorporate heavy cream. Simmer to develop a rich flavor profile.
- Serving Finale: Plate warm pancakes, generously drizzle with vanilla syrup, and garnish with softly whipped cream and a delicate sprinkle of ground nutmeg.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Gently fold wet and dry ingredients to maintain a light, fluffy pancake texture; aggressive stirring can lead to tough, dense results.
- Temperature Control: Use medium heat for even cooking, preventing burnt exteriors and raw interiors; adjust stovetop setting as needed during pancake preparation.
- Batter Consistency Check: Aim for a pourable yet thick batter; add extra eggnog sparingly to achieve the perfect flow without becoming too runny.
- Syrup Stirring Technique: Continuously whisk syrup mixture to prevent scorching and ensure a smooth, lump-free consistency during preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg