Description
Delight in these fluffy pink pancakes topped with a luscious white chocolate maple syrup. Perfect for a special breakfast or brunch, these pancakes combine a subtle vanilla flavor with a beautiful pastel hue and a decadent syrup made from melted white chocolate and rich maple syrup, offering a sweet and creamy finish.
Ingredients
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Pancakes
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A few drops of pink food coloring
White Chocolate Maple Syrup
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the pancake batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined. In a separate bowl, beat the egg then add the whole milk, melted unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and pink food coloring. Mix until smooth and then pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, gently stirring until just combined—do not overmix to keep the pancakes fluffy.
- Cook the pancakes: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil if needed. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook the other side for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and keep warm while preparing the syrup.
- Make the white chocolate maple syrup: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the white chocolate chips, pure maple syrup, and heavy cream. Stir continuously until the white chocolate has melted completely and the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
- Serve: Stack the cooked pancakes on plates, then generously drizzle the warm white chocolate maple syrup over the top. Serve immediately and enjoy the creamy, sweet combination.
Notes
- For fluffier pancakes, avoid overmixing the batter; lumps are okay.
- Adjust the amount of pink food coloring to achieve your preferred shade of pink.
- If white chocolate chips are not melting smoothly, use chopped white chocolate bars for a smoother syrup.
- To keep pancakes warm before serving, place them on a baking sheet in a low oven (about 200°F or 90°C).
- Optional toppings like fresh berries or whipped cream can complement the flavor and presentation.
