Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Drizzle
These Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Drizzle offer an easy yet delightful Valentine's Day breakfast, featuring fluffy cocoa-infused pancakes topped with a decadent cream cheese drizzle. Shape them into hearts for the extra wow-factor!
Servings 4 people
Calories 348kcal
Cost $5
Equipment
- Griddle Pan (optional)
Ingredients
Pancake Batter
- 1 c. All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tbsp Cocoa Powder
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- ½ tsp Baking Soda
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 1 large Egg
- ¾ c. Buttermilk (DIY: 3/4 c. Milk + 3/4 tsp Vinegar; allow to sit for 30+ mins)
- ¼ c. Sour Cream
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tbsp Red Food Coloring (optional)
Cream Cheese Drizzle
- 4 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- ¼ c. Powdered Sugar
- 2-3 tbsp Milk
- ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
Pancakes
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together egg, buttermilk, sour cream, red food coloring, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or cooking spray.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake, shaping them into hearts with the back of a spoon, if desired.
- Cook the pancakes for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface. Flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until cooked through.
Cream Cheese Drizzle
- In a small bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Add more milk if needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Serve the pancakes warm, drizzled with the cream cheese mixture. Additionally, you can garnish with fresh berries or powdered sugar for extra flair.
Notes
Store leftover pancakes in an air-tight container in the fridge or freezer.
The cream cheese drizzle will keep in the fridge for a few days, and is delicious on everything!
Nutrition
Serving: 2pancakes | Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 43.9g | Protein: 9.7g | Fat: 15.4g | Saturated Fat: 9.1g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 469mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 1.7g | Sugar: 16.7g | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 3mg
