Description
Fluffy cinnamon roll pancakes swirled with a buttery cinnamon sugar mixture and topped with a rich cream cheese glaze. This breakfast treat combines the flavors of classic cinnamon rolls with the ease of pancake preparation, perfect for a cozy weekend brunch.
Ingredients
Cream Cheese Glaze
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Pancake Batter
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon Swirl Mixture
- 2/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Cream Cheese Glaze: Using a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and mix in the cream cheese, whisking until almost smooth. Add the sifted powdered sugar and vanilla extract, stirring to combine. Set the glaze aside.
- Prepare Pancake Batter: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well blended. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a wooden spoon until just combined; lumps are okay. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
- Make Cinnamon Swirl Mixture: While the batter rests, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl until smooth. Transfer this mixture into a quart-size zip lock bag and cut one corner to create a piping bag.
- Cook Pancakes: Heat an electric griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Scoop about 4-inch diameter portions of batter onto the griddle. When bubbles start forming on the surface of the pancake, pipe the cinnamon swirl mixture onto the pancake in a spiral pattern starting from the center and working outward. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until bubbles begin popping and the edges start to set.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Flip the pancakes carefully and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the underside is golden brown. Wipe the pan if necessary and repeat the process to make all pancakes.
- Serve: Stack the pancakes and generously drizzle with the cream cheese glaze before serving for the perfect cinnamon roll pancake experience.
Notes
- Use an electric griddle to cook several pancakes simultaneously for convenience.
- Allow batter to rest before cooking to improve pancake texture.
- The cinnamon swirl bag can be cleaned and reused if prepared fresh before cooking.
- Adjust cooking temperature to prevent burning the cinnamon sugar swirl.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American