Description
Celebrate the holidays with festive Grinch Pancakes, vibrant green pancakes topped with creamy cheesecake icing, fluffy green whipped cream, and cheerful red heart sprinkles. This fun, colorful breakfast recipe combines tender, fluffy pancakes with rich and light frosting for a delightful Christmas treat the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Pancakes:
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Green food coloring, as needed
- Cooking spray, for the skillet
Cream Cheese Icing:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
Green Whipped Cream:
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, sifted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red heart sprinkles, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese Icing: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and well combined. Add in the heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract, then beat for 2 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. Set aside.
- Make Green Whipped Cream: In another large bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, beat on low speed until bubbles form, then increase to high speed. Continue beating until stiff peaks form. Chill in the refrigerator for up to 45 minutes until ready to use.
- Prepare Milk Mixture: Combine whole milk and white vinegar or lemon juice in a medium bowl. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to create a buttermilk substitute.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk the egg, melted butter, and green food coloring into the milk mixture until evenly combined. Pour the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients and gently whisk until just combined, making sure not to overmix; some small lumps are fine to keep the batter fluffy.
- Cook the Pancakes: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and lightly coat it with cooking spray. Pour ¼ cupfuls of batter onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, about 2-3 minutes, then carefully flip with a spatula. Cook the other side for another 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Assemble and Serve: Stack the cooked pancakes on plates. Top them generously with the cream cheese icing, dollops of green whipped cream, and sprinkle with red heart sprinkles for a festive finish. Serve immediately and enjoy your Christmas-themed Grinch Pancakes!
Notes
- Storage: Store leftover pancakes and cream cheese frosting separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: Reheat pancakes in the microwave, oven, or toaster before frosting and serving.
- Freezing: Pancakes can be frozen for up to three months. Layer them between parchment paper and place in a zip-top freezer bag to prevent sticking.
- Use natural green food coloring or spinach powder for a healthier twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes with toppings
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
