Description
These Mini Heart Pancake Stacks are a delightful and charming breakfast treat that are as fun to make as they are to eat. Perfect for special occasions or a lovely surprise any day of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
For Assembly and Toppings:
- Strawberry jam or fresh strawberry puree (for layering)
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Fresh strawberries (sliced and cut into heart shapes)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Cooking oil or butter (for the pan)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine the Batters: Pour the wet mix into the dry ingredients. Gently stir just until combined—it’s okay to have a few lumps. Avoid overmixing to keep pancakes fluffy.
- Cook Mini Pancakes: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil. Use a small spoon or tablespoon to pour mini pancake batter rounds about 2 inches wide. Cook each mini pancake until bubbles appear on the surface and edges look set (about 1-2 minutes). Carefully flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
- Assemble Mini Stacks: Spread a thin layer of strawberry jam or puree on a mini pancake. Stack another pancake on top. Repeat layering until your stack has 4-5 pancakes.
- Add Finishing Touches: Top the stack with a dollop or piped swirl of whipped cream. Skewer a heart-shaped strawberry slice into the whipped cream on top for a charming decoration. Lightly sprinkle powdered sugar over the stacks for a pretty, sweet finish.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve your mini heart pancake stacks immediately. They’re perfect for a fun, festive breakfast or any time you want a little love on your plate!
Notes
- You can get creative with different fillings and toppings like chocolate chips, nuts, or flavored syrups.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the pancakes light and fluffy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake stack
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg