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Cinnamon roll pancakes

Fluffy pancakes with a brown sugar and cinnamon swirl piped in as they cook, finished with a tangy cream cheese glaze. Like a cinnamon roll, faster.

18min
Prep
6 min
Cook
12 min
Serves
4
Per serve
560 kcal

AmericanChristmasBrunchKid-friendlyVegetarianPancakes and French toast

Ingredients

4 serves

Nutrition per serving

Calories
560
Protein
10 g
Carbs
78 g
Fat
24 g
Saturated fat
14 g
Fiber
2 g
Sugar
39 g
Sodium
610 mg

Estimated from USDA data for 1 of 4 servings. Doesn't include salt to taste or anything listed “to serve”.

Method

  1. Microwave the 45 g of butter in a bowl until melted, then stir in the brown sugar and cinnamon. Spoon into a zip-top bag and set aside to thicken slightly.

  2. Microwave the cream cheese for 10 to 15 seconds to soften, then whisk in the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk and vanilla until smooth and pourable.

  3. Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl, add the egg, milk and melted butter, and stir until just combined.

  4. Brush the pan with butter and pour in 1/4-cup scoops of batter. Snip a small corner off the bag and, once a few bubbles appear, pipe a spiral of cinnamon filling from the center outward on each pancake.

  5. Flip carefully and cook until the underside is golden and the swirl has caramelized. Wipe the pan with a paper towel and repeat with the remaining batter.

  6. Serve swirl side up, drizzled with the cream cheese glaze.

Tips

  • Keep the heat at medium-low: the sugary swirl burns on high heat before the pancake cooks through.
  • If the swirl is too runny to pipe, let it sit a few more minutes; too thick, microwave it for 5 seconds.
  • Wiping the pan between batches stops burnt sugar from speckling the next pancakes.

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