Description
Celebrate the holiday season with these festive Grinch pancakes. Fluffy green pancakes are topped with cream cheese frosting, green whipped cream, and red heart sprinkles, making them a delightful breakfast treat for all ages.
Ingredients
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For the Pancakes:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1¼ cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Green food coloring
- Non-stick cooking spray or additional melted butter for the pan
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
For the Green Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring
For Garnish:
- Red heart sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Pancake Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the milk and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Add green food coloring to achieve the desired shade of green.
- Cook the Pancakes:
- Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with cooking spray or melted butter.
- Pour ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the heavy cream and continue to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Prepare the Green Whipped Cream:
- In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Add green food coloring to achieve the desired shade of green.
- Assemble the Pancakes:
- Stack the green pancakes on serving plates.
- Spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top of each stack.
- Pipe or spoon green whipped cream over the frosting.
- Garnish with red heart sprinkles.
Notes
- For a lighter pancake texture, avoid overmixing the batter.
- Adjust the amount of green food coloring to achieve the desired shade.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop cooking
- Cuisine: American