Description
Start your day with a sweet and satisfying stack of Fluffy Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes. Each golden pancake is layered with a whipped cheesecake filling and fresh strawberries, creating the perfect balance between breakfast indulgence and dessert bliss. It’s an easy recipe that makes for a show-stopping brunch centerpiece—ideal for special occasions or a cozy weekend treat. Whether you’re searching for quick breakfast ideas, weekend food ideas, or a sweet breakfast twist, this recipe checks every box.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 ¼ cups buttermilk
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 oz cream cheese
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
½ cup maple syrup
Whipped cream for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. In a medium mixing bowl, beat 4 oz cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add ¼ cup powdered sugar and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract.
3. Slowly stream in ½ cup heavy cream and beat until fluffy. Chill.
4. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. In another bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter.
6. Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined.
7. Heat a skillet over medium and lightly grease it.
8. Scoop ¼ cup batter per pancake and cook 2-3 mins per side.
9. Stack pancakes with a layer of cheesecake filling and strawberries between each.
10. Top with more strawberries, maple syrup, and whipped cream.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to keep the pancakes light and fluffy.
Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother filling.
For extra decadence, drizzle melted chocolate or strawberry sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: fluffy pancakes, strawberry cheesecake, breakfast ideas, brunch recipes, easy breakfast