Description
These festive Grinch Green Pancakes are a fun and colorful breakfast treat perfect for the holiday season or any time you want a pop of green on your plate. Fluffy and tender pancakes are infused with vibrant green food coloring and topped with a luscious cream cheese icing. For an extra festive touch, the pancakes are served with green whipped cream and red heart sprinkles, making them as delightful to look at as they are to eat.
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 Buttermilk Substitute: In a bowl, combine the whole milk with white vinegar or lemon juice and let it sit for 5 minutes to curdle and become homemade buttermilk.
- Make Pancake Batter: In another large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then mix in the melted butter, the prepared buttermilk, and green food coloring until the batter reaches your desired shade of green.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined; do not overmix to keep the pancakes fluffy.
- Cook Pancakes: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with cooking spray. Pour approximately ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook the other side for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Icing: Using a mixer, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and continue beating. Slowly add heavy whipping cream until the icing is smooth and spreadable.
- Make Green Whipped Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Add a drop or two of green food coloring and gently fold to combine, achieving a green whipped cream.
- Assemble and Serve: Stack the pancakes on a plate, drizzle generously with cream cheese icing, add a dollop of green whipped cream on top or on the side, and garnish with red heart sprinkles for a festive finishing touch.
Notes
- You can substitute the white vinegar with lemon juice to create the buttermilk.
- Adjust the amount of green food coloring to get the shade of green you prefer.
- For a vegan version, substitute dairy and egg ingredients with plant-based alternatives.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the icing.
- The pancakes are best served fresh but can be reheated in a toaster or microwave.
Keywords: green pancakes, Grinch pancakes, holiday breakfast, cream cheese icing, festive pancakes, whipped cream