Description
These Oreo Pancakes with Cream Cheese Drizzle combine fluffy pancakes studded with crushed Oreo cookies and topped with a rich cream cheese glaze. Perfect for a decadent breakfast or dessert, this recipe layers classic flavors with a fun twist, garnished with extra crushed Oreos, whipped cream, and chocolate syrup for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
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For the Pancakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 10 Oreo cookies, crushed
For the Cream Cheese Drizzle:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk (or more for desired consistency)
For Garnishing:
- Crushed Oreo cookies
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Chocolate syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pancakes: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; it’s okay if the batter is slightly lumpy to keep pancakes tender.
- Add Oreos to Batter: Gently fold the crushed Oreo cookies into the pancake batter to incorporate their flavor without breaking them down too much.
- Preheat Skillet: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook Pancakes: Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then carefully flip and cook 1-2 minutes more until golden brown on both sides. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Keep Warm: Set cooked pancakes aside and keep them warm while preparing the drizzle.
- Make Cream Cheese Drizzle: In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Drizzle Consistency: Gradually add milk, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until you achieve a drizzle-able consistency; add more milk if needed to thin it out.
- Taste and Sweeten: Taste the cream cheese drizzle and add more powdered sugar if a sweeter flavor is desired.
- Assemble Pancakes: Stack the pancakes neatly on a serving plate to prepare for garnishing.
- Drizzle Cream Cheese: Generously drizzle the cream cheese mixture over the top of the stacked pancakes for rich flavor and a creamy finish.
- Garnish: Sprinkle additional crushed Oreo cookies over the drizzle, and add whipped cream and chocolate syrup if desired for extra indulgence.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the pancakes immediately while warm to enjoy a decadent and delightful breakfast or dessert.
Notes
- Do not overmix the pancake batter to keep the pancakes light and fluffy.
- Use crushed Oreos for texture and bursts of chocolate cookie flavor within the pancakes.
- Adjust the thickness of the cream cheese drizzle by gradually adding milk until it reaches your preferred consistency.
- Keep cooked pancakes warm by placing them in a low oven (about 200°F) until ready to serve.
- Optional toppings such as whipped cream and chocolate syrup enhance the indulgence but can be omitted for a lighter option.
