Description
Delight in these fluffy Cinnamon Roll Stuffed Pancakes, combining the luscious flavors of cinnamon sugar and sweet cream cheese frosting inside warm, tender pancakes. Perfect for a special breakfast or brunch treat, these pancakes are easy to make and sure to impress with their gooey, cinnamon roll-inspired center.
Ingredients
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Pancake Batter
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Filling
- ¼ cup cinnamon sugar
- ¼ cup cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the egg thoroughly, then add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Form the Batter: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. The batter should remain slightly lumpy to ensure fluffy pancakes.
- Prepare the Skillet: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Pour Batter: Pour approximately ¼ cup of batter onto the hot skillet to form a pancake base.
- Add Filling: Sprinkle a small spoonful of cinnamon sugar evenly over the batter, then place a dollop of cream cheese frosting in the center. Cover the filling with a small amount of additional batter to seal the cinnamon roll center inside.
- Cook Pancakes: Cook the pancake until bubbles form on the surface and the edges appear set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip carefully and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the pancake is golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with remaining batter and filling.
Notes
- Use a non-stick skillet for easy flipping and cleanup.
- Adjust the amount of cinnamon sugar and cream cheese frosting to your taste for a sweeter or milder filling.
- Ensure the batter is not overmixed to keep pancakes light and fluffy.
- Serve warm with maple syrup or additional cream cheese frosting if desired.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk and butter with plant-based alternatives and use dairy-free cream cheese.
