Description
Sweet summer mornings come alive with strawberry shortcake pancakes, a delightful breakfast fusion that marries classic dessert charm with morning comfort. Fluffy pancakes layered with fresh strawberries and whipped cream promise a delectable start that will make weekend breakfasts feel like pure celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream or plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) melted butter
Leavening Agents:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) salt
Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Macerate strawberries by combining sliced berries with sugar and lemon juice. Allow mixture to rest and develop natural syrup for approximately 10-15 minutes.
- Create pancake foundation by thoroughly combining dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing vessel.
- Separately whisk liquid components including egg, milk, sour cream, vanilla extract, and melted butter until achieving a harmonious, smooth consistency.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry mixture, stirring minimally to prevent gluten development and maintain batter’s delicate texture.
- Warm a non-stick cooking surface over medium heat, lightly greasing with butter to prevent adherence.
- Carefully ladle batter onto heated surface, creating uniform circular pancakes. Monitor cooking progress, watching for characteristic bubble formation across surface.
- Flip pancakes once bottom achieves golden-brown coloration, cooking opposite side until matching color and texture emerge.
- Prepare ethereal whipped cream by chilling mixing bowl and whisking heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft, pillowy peaks develop.
- Construct delightful pancake tower by alternating layers of fluffy pancakes with macerated strawberry mixture.
- Crown creation with generous dollops of whipped cream and additional fresh strawberry garnish for visual and gustatory appeal.
Notes
- Macerate strawberries beforehand to intensify their natural sweetness and create a syrupy texture that enhances the pancakes’ flavor profile.
- Use room temperature ingredients like eggs and milk to ensure smoother batter consistency and more even pancake cooking.
- Avoid overmixing pancake batter to prevent tough, dense pancakes; gentle mixing keeps them light and fluffy.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend, maintaining the same measurement proportions.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg