Description
Fluffy pancakes infused with classic cinnamon roll flavor combine sweet swirls of cinnamon and cream cheese glaze. Comforting breakfast magic delivers delightful morning indulgence that satisfies breakfast cravings with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.25 cups (296 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (237 ml) milk
- 2 tsps baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.33 cup (79 ml) butter, melted
- 0.75 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 4 tbsps butter
- 2 oz (56 grams) cream cheese
- 1.25 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Cinnamon Swirl Preparation: Meld melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon in a medium bowl, then transfer to a ziplock bag and allow to rest for 10-15 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Batter Creation: Blend flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, then gently incorporate milk, oil, and beaten egg until just combined, embracing a few small lumps for optimal texture.
- Cream Cheese Glaze: Melt butter and cream cheese together, whisking until velvety smooth, then fold in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until fully integrated and luxuriously creamy.
- Cooking Surface Setup: Warm a large skillet or griddle on low heat, lightly misting the surface with non-stick cooking spray to ensure effortless pancake release.
- Pancake Formation and Swirling: Pour batter onto the heated surface in half-cup diameter circles, then artfully pipe the cinnamon mixture in a spiral pattern across the pancake’s surface using the snipped ziplock bag corner.
- Flipping and Finishing: Monitor for tiny bubbles emerging across the pancake, signaling the perfect moment to flip. Carefully turn using a wide spatula and cook the reverse side until achieving a golden-brown complexion, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Serving: Transfer completed pancakes to a baking sheet in a low-temperature oven to maintain warmth, then lavishly drizzle with warm cream cheese glaze just before serving to ensure maximum indulgence.
Notes
- Chill the Cinnamon Mixture: Allow the cinnamon-butter mixture to rest for 10-15 minutes, helping it thicken and become more manageable for piping onto pancakes.
- Don’t Overmix the Batter: Gently combine wet and dry ingredients, keeping some small lumps to ensure tender, fluffy pancakes that won’t become tough or dense.
- Control the Heat: Use low heat when cooking to prevent burning and allow even cooking, creating perfect golden-brown pancakes with a delicate cinnamon swirl.
- Glaze Timing Matters: Drizzle warm cream cheese glaze just before serving to maintain its smooth, silky texture and prevent hardening.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 472
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 308 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 63 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg