Imagine waking up to a plate of fluffy, golden pancakes bursting with juicy blueberries and topped with a luxuriously creamy cream cheese spread that melts in your mouth. These aren't just ordinary pancakes - they're a breakfast masterpiece that will transform your morning routine from mundane to magical. Whether you're a weekend brunch enthusiast or a breakfast lover seeking the ultimate morning comfort, this recipe promises to elevate your culinary experience with every delectable bite.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 cup blueberries
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together the dry ingredients until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; some small lumps are okay.
- Let the pancake batter rest for 5 minutes to allow the flour to absorb the liquid and the baking powder to activate.
- While the batter rests, prepare the cream cheese topping. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with butter or cooking spray.
- Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, pour batter onto the hot skillet. Immediately sprinkle a handful of fresh blueberries onto each pancake.
- Cook the pancakes until bubbles form on the surface and the edges start to look dry, about 2-3 minutes.
- Flip the pancakes and cook the other side for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Transfer cooked pancakes to a warm plate and repeat with remaining batter.
- Once all pancakes are cooked, dollop the prepared cream cheese topping over the pancakes.
- Serve warm, garnishing with additional fresh blueberries if desired.
Tips
- Use fresh blueberries for the best flavor and texture. If using frozen berries, do not thaw them before adding to the batter to prevent color bleeding.
- Do not overmix the pancake batter - a few small lumps are perfectly fine. Overmixing can lead to tough, dense pancakes.
- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking. This allows the flour to absorb the liquid and helps create lighter, fluffier pancakes.
- Use a non-stick skillet or griddle and maintain a medium heat to ensure even cooking without burning.
- For extra creamy cream cheese topping, ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing with powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low-temperature oven (200°F) while preparing the entire batch to serve everything hot and fresh.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 52g
Protein: 10g
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 85mg
