Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes, brunch recipe

Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes: A Dreamy Breakfast Dessert!

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Transform your morning into something magical with these Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes—fluffy buttermilk pancakes layered with juicy macerated strawberries and cloud-like whipped cream. It’s breakfast that tastes like dessert, perfect for special occasions, weekend brunches, or when you want to treat yourself!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Fluffy, Tender Pancakes – Buttermilk makes them extra light.
🍓 Fresh & Juicy Strawberries – Macerated with sugar for maximum flavor.
☁ Homemade Whipped Cream – So much better than store-bought!
⏳ Quick to Make – Ready in 35 minutes.

Ingredients & Substitutions

For the Pancakes:

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour – For lighter pancakes, substitute ½ cup with cake flour.
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar – Adjust to taste.
  • 2 tsp baking powder + ½ tsp baking soda – For the perfect rise.
  • 1 cup buttermilk – No buttermilk? Mix 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice/vinegar.
  • ½ cup milk – Whole milk works best.
  • 1 large egg – Room temperature for even mixing.
  • ¼ cup melted butter – Adds richness (or use vegetable oil).
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract – Enhances flavor.

For the Strawberry Topping:

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries – Hulled and sliced.
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar – Adjust based on berry sweetness.
  • 1 tsp lemon juice (optional) – Brightens the flavor.

For the Whipped Cream:

  • 1 cup heavy cream – Must be cold for best results.
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar – Adjust sweetness to taste.
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract – Adds depth.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Pancake Batter

  1. Whisk dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt).
  2. Mix wet ingredients (buttermilk, milk, egg, melted butter, vanilla).
  3. Combine wet + dry—mix until just combined (lumps are okay!).

2️⃣ Cook the Pancakes

  • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  • Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake.
  • Cook 2-3 mins per side until golden.

3️⃣ Macerate the Strawberries

  • Toss strawberries + sugar in a bowl.
  • Let sit 15 mins to release juices.

4️⃣ Whip the Cream

  • Beat cold heavy cream + powdered sugar + vanilla until soft peaks form.

5️⃣ Assemble & Serve

  1. Stack pancakes.
  2. Top with strawberries + juices.
  3. Add whipped cream.
  4. Drizzle with extra syrup (optional).

Pro Tips for Perfect Pancakes

🔥 Medium Heat – Too hot = burnt outside, raw inside.
🍳 Don’t Overmix Batter – Lumps = fluffier pancakes.
🍓 Extra Strawberry Flavor – Add ½ tsp almond extract to the batter.
🧈 Butter vs. Oil – Butter = richer flavor; oil = crispier edges.

Serving Suggestions

🍯 Maple Syrup – For extra sweetness.
🥓 Crispy Bacon – Sweet & salty combo.
☕ Coffee or Tea – Perfect brunch pairing.

Storage & Reheating

❄ Fridge – Keeps 2 days (store components separately).
⏳ Freezer – Freeze pancakes without toppings (reheat in toaster).

Delicious Variations

🫐 Mixed Berry – Swap strawberries for blueberries + raspberries.
🍫 Chocolate Chip – Add ½ cup mini chocolate chips to batter.
🌰 Nutty Crunch – Top with toasted almonds or pecans.

Final Thoughts

These Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes are fluffy, fruity, and indulgent—the ultimate breakfast treat!

Make them this weekend and watch everyone smile! 😋🍓

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