Fluffy, crepe-like pancakes rolled up with strawberry cream cheese sauce and garnished with sliced, fresh strawberries and a dusting of powdered sugar.
A recipe to take your everyday pancake and dress it up special.
Did you notice? I maybe, kind of, soft of, started a little early with the strawberry recipes this year. You know I have uncontrollable urges when they are near. I can’t help scooping as many as my refrigerator can handle into my shopping cart.
If you really do know me then you know I’m just biding my time with strawberries until my first true love shows up. Strawberries little violet sister. Blueberries.
Until then I’ll happily answer my berry cravings with strawberries. Puréed with cream cheese, lemon and a touch of sugar they make a creamy sauce for these light, airy pancakes.
The perfect spring and summer-time breakfast treat.
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced, divided
- ¼ cup granulated sugar, plus more if needed
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 + ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 + ½ cups buttermilk
- 1 cup milk
- butter or cooking spray, for greasing the pan
- confectioners' sugar
- Process 1 cup of the strawberries in a blender or food processor until smooth. Strain the puree through a wire mesh into a bowl pushing it through with the back of a wooden spoon. Add back to the blender or food processor with the cream cheese, lemon juice
and sugar. Process until smooth. Taste and add more sugar if desired. - In a large mixing bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar.
- In a separate bowl whisk eggs, buttermilk, and milk until just blended then whisk this mixture into the flour mixture just until evenly moistened.
- Heat a large non-stick griddle or frying pan over medium heat and grease with a small
pat of butter or cooking spray. - Pour ⅓ cup portions into the middle of the pan and cook until pancakes are browned on the bottom and edges begin to look dry, about 2 minutes; turn with a wide spatula and cook the other side until golden brown.
- To keep the pancakes warm as you're making them set on a small baking sheet and place in a 200 degree F. oven.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons cream cheese mixture onto each pancake and roll up. Drizzle more sauce over top, sprinkle with sliced strawberries and confectioners' sugar.
I would eat these like there is no tomorrow!! Sounds absolutely perfect for a sunday breakfast or brunch in the middle of spring. I’ve got to make this happen!
I’m still waiting for delicious strawberries to appear over here 🙂 This recipe sounds delicious. I am pro breakfast and pancakes with strawberries are the best.
Wouldn’t this look nice on my Mother’s Day breakfast tray?! I will put in a request. 🙂 I am so happy the strawberry time is here. They are sooo delicious.
Oh my goodness, that looks absolutely delicious! That sauce is gorgeous 🙂
Hi! I was just visiting your site and pinning a recipe when I saw what I thought for a second was my cat. LOL! Your kitty, Moon….and my kitty Frostbite totally look like twins! Exactly alike!
I just thought it was funny. Anyway, here’s a photo of my Frostbite. 🙂
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dacotahsgirl/6041837738/
Hi Sandy! Frostbite is so cute! They do look exactly alike right down to the raccoon tail – Moon is a lot chubbier! Maybe they’re long lost kin. Thanks for stopping by and pinning!
This would be a PERFECT Mother’s Day brunch!
What a fun and tasty idea!!
These certainly are a treat. And on top of that they’re SOOOO pretty. Love it!
This is just pure berry-love. I cannot think of a prettier and sweeter way to begin the day.
Super delicious version of pancake. Yummy and mouthwatering with strawberry filling.
What a Unique recipe Reeni – My family would Love these, and it beat’s making crepes!
Have a Great Day! =)
Thanks Jessen! You too!
Another delicious pancake. Love to have some now.
Now if I could just slip this recipe stealthily to my hubby…. Who knows, maybe I’ll wake up to these amazing pancakes on Saturday! A girl can dream.
This reminds me that I haven’t make pancakes in a long while. A wonderful breakfast idea.
I love strawberries and I can eat pancakes for every meal so I think you made this with me in mind! 🙂
Moon, we dream about your handsome face every day! Purrs, Angel & Isabella
The way to my heart is through pancakes, my friend, and I think you’ve just made yourself a nest in there! These look perfect for springtime. I’m obsessed with strawberries year round (and usually suffer through the half mushy ones in the winter), so I’m VERY excited for strawberry season 🙂
This is such a fun way to eat pancakes, totally smothered in strawberry sauce like this! I think it would be totally ideal for Mother’s Day brunch! So pretty in pink.
I love those!
Such a lovely pancake recipe 🙂
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
These look so amazing and the perfect thing for a spring/summer breakfast!
Reeni, these looks so lovely! What a perfect spring breakfast or brunch (OK, I’d happily take them for dinner, too!) 🙂