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Fluffy Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Recipe with Easy Cream Cheese Glaze

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A quick and easy recipe for fluffy pancakes swirled with cinnamon sugar ribbons and topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze, perfect for cozy mornings and last-minute breakfasts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cups (300ml) buttermilk (or milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar as a quick swap)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for the pan)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted (for cinnamon swirl)
  • 4 ounces (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream (adjust for desired consistency)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and gently fold with a spatula until just combined; a few lumps are okay.
  4. In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until it forms a thick paste.
  5. Spoon the cinnamon mixture into a pastry bag or a plastic bag with a small corner snipped off.
  6. Warm your skillet or griddle over medium-low heat and brush lightly with butter.
  7. Spoon about ¼ cup (60ml) of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Immediately pipe a spiral of cinnamon mixture onto the batter, starting from the center swirling outward. Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the cinnamon into the batter creating ribbons.
  8. When bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, flip the pancakes and cook until golden on the other side.
  9. While pancakes cook, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth and pourable. Adjust milk quantity to get a drizzle-friendly consistency.
  10. Stack the pancakes high, drizzle generously with cream cheese glaze, and optionally sprinkle extra cinnamon or chopped nuts.

Notes

Use medium-low heat to avoid burning the cinnamon swirl. Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes tender. Let batter rest 5 minutes before cooking for fluffier pancakes. Room temperature cream cheese is key for smooth glaze. The cinnamon swirl mixture can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge. For dairy-free or vegan versions, use vegan cream cheese and plant-based milk.

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