Valentine Breakfast Pancakes Strawberries (Printable)

Fluffy heart-shaped pancakes topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream for a special breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pancake Batter

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 1/4 cups milk
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted plus extra for cooking
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Topping

09 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
10 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
11 - 1 cup whipped cream optional
12 - Maple syrup for serving

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
03 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are acceptable for fluffy pancakes.
04 - Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
05 - For heart-shaped pancakes, pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Use a spoon to shape into hearts or use a greased heart-shaped mold. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and edges look set, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
06 - Transfer pancakes to serving plates. Top with sliced strawberries, a dusting of powdered sugar, and whipped cream if desired. Serve immediately with maple syrup.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These pancakes turn an ordinary morning into something that feels like a tiny festival
  • The batter is forgiving enough to let you focus on shaping hearts instead of stressing over technique
  • Fresh strawberries and whipped cream make breakfast feel like dessert, which everyone secretly wants
02 -
  • The first pancake is always your practice round, so do not stress if it looks more like a blob than a heart
  • Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking for the fluffiest results
  • Heart-shaped molds look cute but a steady hand with a spoon works just as well
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients incorporate more easily and create a smoother batter
  • A ladle helps pour consistent-sized pancakes every single time
  • Clean your skillet between batches with a paper towel to prevent burnt butter flavor

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