Valentine Breakfast Pancakes Strawberries (Printable)
Fluffy heart-shaped pancakes with fresh strawberries and a hint of vanilla for a sweet morning.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
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
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1 cup whole milk
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Toppings
10 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
11 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
12 - Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
13 - Whipped cream (optional)
# How to Make:
01 - Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Ensure all dry components are thoroughly blended.
02 - Whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until fully incorporated and smooth.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined—small lumps are acceptable. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough pancakes.
04 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease surface with butter, adjusting temperature as needed to prevent burning.
05 - Pour batter into heart-shaped mold or free-form with a spoon. Cook until surface bubbles form and edges appear set (approximately 2 minutes). Flip and cook 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
06 - Continue cooking remaining batter, adding butter to pan as needed. Transfer cooked pancakes to a warmed plate.
07 - Stack pancakes on serving plates. Top with fresh sliced strawberries, drizzle with maple syrup or honey, and finish with powdered sugar or whipped cream if desired. Serve immediately.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- These pancakes strike that perfect balance between indulgent enough for a special morning and simple enough to not stress you out
- The vanilla comes through beautifully without overwhelming the delicate sweetness of fresh strawberries
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- Overmixing the batter is the fastest way to ruin these pancakes, so resist the urge to make it perfectly smooth
- Letting the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking allows the flour to hydrate and results in fluffier pancakes
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients incorporate more easily and create a more uniform batter
- A splash of buttermilk instead of regular milk adds tanginess and makes these even fluffier