GINGERBREAD PANCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE AND RUM SAUCE

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Warming spices add a measure of holiday cheer to these silver dollar pancakes. The warm cream cheese sauce can be made without rum if you're serving the pancakes to children.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings (about 8 pancakes per plate; 56 pancakes total)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups milk
1/4 cup molasses (not blackstrap)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 teaspoons dark rum (optional)
Confectioners' sugar for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with two kitchen towels stacked on top of each other and place in the oven. This will keep your cooked pancakes warm.
  • For the pancakes: Whisk the flour, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of the sugar, the cornstarch, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt together in a large bowl. Whisk 1 1/4 cups of the milk, the molasses, melted butter, 1/2 teaspoon of the vanilla and the eggs together in a medium bowl. Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir until batter is thick and ingredients are just incorporated (it's okay if there are some lumps). Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the cream cheese sauce: Combine the remaining 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla with the cream cheese and rum in a small saucepan over medium heat, whisking until the cream cheese melts completely and mixture just begins to simmer, about 2 minutes. Remove the sauce from the heat and keep warm.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Use 1 heaping tablespoon of the batter per pancake, making enough to just fill the skillet without crowding. Cook until pancakes are golden on the bottom and bubbly on top, about 30 seconds. Flip the pancakes and cook until lightly golden on the bottom, about 30 seconds more. Transfer the pancakes to the baking sheet in the oven, tucking them between the kitchen towels. Repeat with the remaining batter.
  • When ready to serve, divide the pancakes between four serving plates, dust with confectioners' sugar and drizzle with the cream cheese sauce. Serve immediately with extra sauce on the side.

Tom Robert
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These pancakes were a bit too dry for my taste, but they still tasted good. The gingerbread flavor was nice and the cream cheese and rum sauce was a delicious topping. I would probably add more milk next time.


TK Mayzo
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These pancakes were amazing! The gingerbread flavor was perfect and the cream cheese and rum sauce was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making these again soon.


oluwatoyin adegun
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These pancakes were a bit dense for my taste, but they still tasted good. The gingerbread flavor was nice and the cream cheese and rum sauce was a delicious topping. I would probably try a different recipe next time.


Cheeseman_5
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These pancakes were really easy to make and they turned out great! The gingerbread flavor was subtle but still noticeable, and the cream cheese and rum sauce was the perfect topping. I would definitely make these again.


Nikuze Valentine
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These pancakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. The gingerbread flavor was nice and the cream cheese and rum sauce was a great addition. I would probably use less sugar next time.


Julie Prox
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I had some trouble getting the pancakes to flip without breaking, but they still tasted great. The gingerbread flavor was really nice and the cream cheese and rum sauce was a delicious topping. I would definitely try this recipe again.


babar bakhat
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These pancakes were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. The cream cheese and rum sauce helped to balance out the heat, but I would probably use less ginger next time.


Petronillah Wangui
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I made these pancakes for a brunch party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the pancakes were so light and fluffy. I would definitely make these again.


Misozi Chin'goma
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These pancakes were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The gingerbread flavor was subtle but still noticeable, and the cream cheese and rum sauce was the perfect topping. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a fun and fe


Okafor Izuchukwu
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I'm not usually a fan of gingerbread, but these pancakes changed my mind! The flavors were so well-balanced and the pancakes were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.


Emran Talukdar
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I made these pancakes for my family on Christmas morning and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the pancakes were so fluffy and moist. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Abdulrauf Abdulrauf
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These pancakes were absolutely delicious! The gingerbread flavor was perfectly balanced and the cream cheese and rum sauce was a delightful addition. I will definitely be making these again.