Description

Delight in these Strawberry Cream Stuffed Pancake Donut Stacks, a charming twist on classic pancakes with layers of fluffy strawberry cream filling that makes for a decadent breakfast or dessert treat. Soft pancakes are stacked with luscious whipped cream, cream cheese, and fresh strawberries, topped with a sweet glaze and strawberry garnish for an irresistible presentation and flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

Pancakes

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
0.5 tsp salt
2 eggs
1.5 cups milk
2 tbsp butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract

Strawberry Cream Filling

1 cup heavy whipping cream
0.5 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup strawberries, chopped

Garnish

Fresh strawberries (for topping)
Optional glaze (powdered sugar mixed with a little milk or lemon juice)

Instructions

Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
Combine Batter: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently to create a smooth batter without overmixing to keep pancakes fluffy.
Cook Pancakes: Heat a non-stick pan or skillet over medium heat. Pour batter onto the pan to form pancakes of your desired size. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges are set, then flip and cook until golden brown on both sides. Set pancakes aside to cool slightly.
Whip Cream Filling: In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
Prepare Strawberry Cream: Gently fold softened cream cheese and chopped strawberries into the whipped cream, ensuring an even mixture without deflating the whipped cream.
Assemble Stacks: Place one pancake on a plate, spread a generous layer of strawberry cream on top, then stack another pancake on top. Repeat to create several layers as desired.
Garnish and Serve: Drizzle optional glaze over the top of the stack and garnish with fresh strawberries. Serve immediately for a delicious breakfast or dessert treat.

Notes

For fluffier pancakes, do not overmix the batter; lumps are okay.
Use chilled bowls and beaters when whipping cream for better volume.
Optional glaze can be made by mixing powdered sugar with a small amount of milk or lemon juice until smooth.
Fresh strawberries can be substituted with other berries for variety.
Serve immediately as pancakes may soften if left to sit too long.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: strawberry pancakes, stuffed pancakes, breakfast stack, creamy strawberry filling, pancake donuts