BIRTHDAY PANCAKES

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Make an impressive tower of pancakes for a morning birthday celebration -- or serve them as short stacks. Cooking the pancakes over medium-low heat keeps them lightly golden so the confetti sprinkles really pop!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings (about 12 pancakes)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
4 ounces cream cheese, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch kosher salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1 cup milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 2 to 3 tablespoons for cooking the pancakes
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup confetti sprinkles, plus more for sprinkling
Sweetened whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • For the topping: Heat the heavy cream, maple syrup, cream cheese, vanilla and kosher salt in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, whisking frequently to break up and smooth out the cream cheese, until the mixture just begins to bubble, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat, cover and keep warm.
  • For the pancakes: Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder and fine salt together in a large bowl. Whisk the milk, butter, eggs and vanilla together in a medium bowl. Add the milk mixture and sprinkles to the flour mixture, and fold until just incorporated (it's okay if there are some lumps).
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat, add about 1/2 tablespoon butter and let melt. Pour 1/4-cupfuls of batter onto the hot skillet, and cook until the pancakes are lightly golden on the bottom and bubbly on the top, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip the pancakes, and cook until lightly golden on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer the pancakes to serving plates, stacking them on top of each other if desired, and keep warm in the oven. Repeat with the remaining batter.
  • Pour the topping over the stacks, and top with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkles. Add a birthday candle if you like, and serve the remaining topping on the side.

Black Star
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pancakes turned out flat and dense. I'm not sure what went wrong.


MR minecraft 69
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I've made these pancakes several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and always turn out perfectly.


123 King
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These pancakes were a bit dry for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try adding some extra butter next time.


big_dig7 pale
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These pancakes were perfect! They were light and fluffy, and the sprinkles added a fun and festive touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Imtiaz Shdul
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OMG! These pancakes were so good! I loved the combination of flavors. The sprinkles were a nice touch too.


Cissy Butzer
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I had some trouble getting the pancakes to flip without breaking, but they still tasted delicious. I'll definitely try making them again.


Hamid Sadeeq
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These pancakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


Kriz Jax
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I've been making these pancakes for years, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and always turn out perfect.


BDH SAIFUL
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These pancakes were delicious! I loved the hint of vanilla and cinnamon. They were perfect with a side of fresh fruit and whipped cream.


Gabriella Havasi
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What a great recipe! The pancakes were light and fluffy, and the sprinkles added a fun and festive touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Muskan Malik
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These pancakes were a complete disaster. They were so sticky and gooey that I couldn't even flip them. I ended up throwing the whole batch away.


Julez Joiner-Sanchez
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pancakes turned out dry and bland. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Benison Scales
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These pancakes were a bit dense for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try using a different recipe next time.


Star Lay
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I had some trouble getting the pancakes to flip without breaking, but they still tasted delicious. I'll definitely try making them again.


Sagor Fakir
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These pancakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're definitely a fun and festive treat for a birthday breakfast.


Santo 21
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These were the best pancakes I've ever had! I loved the combination of flavors, and the sprinkles really made them special. I will definitely be making these again.


Tiffany Kayyz
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I've made these pancakes several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and always turn out fluffy and delicious.


Yvonne Heavens
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These pancakes were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Veali
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I made these pancakes for my daughter's birthday, and she loved them! They were easy to make and turned out perfect. The recipe is a keeper.


Kate Patterson
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These pancakes were a hit with my family! They were so fluffy and flavorful, and the sprinkles added a fun and festive touch. I will definitely be making these again for my next birthday breakfast.