Fluffy Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes (Printable)
Light, fluffy pancakes with creamy cheesecake swirl and sweet strawberry topping for an indulgent morning treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pancake Batter
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 cup buttermilk
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Cheesecake Swirl
10 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
11 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
12 - 1 egg yolk
13 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Strawberry Topping
14 - 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
15 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
16 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
→ For Cooking
17 - Butter or oil for greasing the pan
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until strawberries release juices and mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.
02 - Beat softened cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
03 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
04 - Whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla in a separate bowl. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. A few lumps are acceptable.
05 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
06 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Place a heaping teaspoon of cheesecake mixture on the surface and swirl gently with a knife tip or skewer.
07 - Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on surface and edges appear set. Flip and cook an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
08 - Continue with remaining batter and cheesecake swirl, greasing the skillet as needed. Serve warm topped with strawberry sauce and additional fresh strawberries if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- These pancakes taste like having cheesecake for breakfast without turning on your oven
- The strawberry sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like you simmered it all day
02 -
- Overmixing the batter makes tough pancakes, even with all that baking powder
- The cheesecake mixture spreads on the griddle, so use less than you think you need
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly into the cheesecake mixture
- If your skillet is running hot, reduce the heat slightly after the first batch to prevent burning