Description
Luscious strawberry shortcake pancakes blend classic breakfast comfort with dessert-like indulgence. Sweet pancakes topped with macerated strawberries and whipped cream create a delightful morning treat you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings and Garnish:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft a fluffy base by thoroughly whisking flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a spacious mixing vessel.
- In a separate container, vigorously blend buttermilk, milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until thoroughly incorporated.
- Gently merge wet and dry mixtures, stirring until just combined. Embrace slight lumps for optimal texture.
- Warm a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat (around 350°F), applying a light coating of butter or oil.
- Ladle approximately 1/4 cup batter per pancake, allowing bubbles to emerge and edges to stabilize, roughly 2-3 minutes.
- Flip pancakes once golden underneath, cooking an additional 1-2 minutes until perfectly bronzed.
- Macerate sliced strawberries with sugar for 15 minutes, encouraging natural juice release. Optional: splash of lemon juice for brightness.
- Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft, billowy peaks develop using an electric mixer.
- Construct elegant stacks by layering pancakes, generously cascading macerated strawberries and their vibrant juices over the top.
- Crown each stack with a luxurious dollop of freshly whipped cream, serving immediately for maximum gustatory pleasure.
Notes
- Batter Texture Matters: Keep the batter slightly lumpy for fluffier, more tender pancakes that aren’t overmixed.
- Sugar Maceration Trick: Let strawberries sit with sugar to release natural juices, creating a vibrant, syrupy topping that intensifies their sweetness.
- Whipped Cream Perfection: Beat cream just until soft peaks form to avoid over-whipping, which can make the cream grainy and butter-like.
- Dietary Adaptations: Swap all-purpose flour with gluten-free blend, use dairy-free milk and cream alternatives, and replace egg with mashed banana for vegan version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg