I never really understood the strawberries ‘n’ cream phenomenon. Growing up we rarely, if ever, had cream in our house. And when we had strawberries those bad boys were getting chopped up and macerated in sugar and eaten with a spoon. No fuss no muss and it was the easiest way to get the sweet berries into our mouths the fastest. Oh sure, I heard of strawberries ‘n’ cream but that just sounded straight messy and since I never really knew what cream was anyway? Oh well!
Now that I’m older I can honestly say that I’ve never had just strawberries ‘n’ cream other than as an ice cream flavor. It still just seems so overrated (don’t judge me!) when I could even just dip fresh strawberries in a little sugar and devour them. But I will say that these strawberries ‘n’ cream pancakes are kind of out to change my mind. Those guys, I tell ya, they’re so easy to make and I love that the glaze isn’t your typical maple syrup. It’s not even necessarily made with cream, but the creamy consistency is just right for me! You have to ease into these changes slowly, you know? First pancakes, then maybe cupcakes, then maybe a bowl of whipped cream, and then maybe the real-deal-straight-up strawberries ‘n’ cream. Maybe.
STRAWBERRIES ‘N’ CREAM PANCAKES (pancake recipe based on this fantastic one)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen), mashed with a fork
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1-2 Tbsp milk or cream
Combine all ingredients except the berries. When the other ingredients are combined, fold in the mashed strawberries. In a skillet over medium low heat cook each pancake, about 1/4 cup of batter each. When the top of the pancake starts to bubble then it’s time to flip, about 1-2 minutes. Flip carefully! Cook another 1-2 minutes on the other side until it’s golden brown and remove from pan. If you’re trying to make a bunch all at once it helps to turn your oven on to warm, line a baking sheet with parchment or foil, and place the finished pancakes on top to stay warm until they’re all made. For the glaze whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk to desired consistency. I like mine to be a little runnier like syrup, but if you wanted to make it a frosting consistency then go for it! I think they call this a gateway…err…pancake. Right?
Elle says
I never think of adding strawberries to pancakes! What have I been missing?
Ashley says
Drooooooooooooool…omgawd. Yum 🙂
Erin says
Growing up I ate strawberries straight – no sugar added! I also wasn’t the kid who added sugar to my cherrios. Strange because I have always had a huge sweet tooth but I guess I reserved that for baked goods. As for strawberries and cream, I don’t think I’ve ever had the real thing other than the ice cream falvor, as you said. But I am loving the sounds of these pancakes!
Heather @ Bake, Run, Live says
I love strawberries…so it’s a good guess that I would love these pancakes! Strawberries and cream, oh yes please. Matter of fact, it’s already been whipped up and will be eaten for breakfast!
Alexa @ Simple Eats says
These look amazing. I love strawberries and cream. And that drizzle on the top? Yum!
Lauren from Lauren's Latest says
No way….I cannot believe I’ve never seen this been done before! I need to make these pronto.
Krystina (Organically Me) says
I’ve been wanting pancakes for so long . These look wonderful. 😀
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
I hear ya, I’ve never actually had strawberries and cream. No need in my opinion, they are delicious just how they are or with sugar like you said 🙂 Although, these pancakes look divine!
Mads says
My boyfriend’s dad smothers strawberries in sweetened condensed milk. It is insanely good.
These pancakes also look insanely good.
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
These pancakes look amazing, I love that they are pink! I never had strawberries and cream, but I like the idea of them in pancake form:-)
Jessica @ How Sweet says
I’ve always been fanatical about strawberries and cream so I think I’d be obsessed with these!
Lindsay @ Pinch of Yum says
YUM. I’m not much for the strawberries and cream craze either, but your pancakes look so good! Love that last picture, too!
Lynne @ 365 Days of Baking says
I so want these NOW, but I have no strawberries!! Grrrrr….
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says
Gorgeous photos – those are pancake perfection.
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Mmmmm…it’s been too long since we’ve had some fancy pancakes in this house.
Donna @ Life of a Happy Blonde says
Love the strawberries peeking out of the pancakes and Strawberries and Cream are a huge fav of mine, yum yum yummmmmm
Blog is the New Black says
Made something so similiar recently- and I found the key was lots of vanilla. Your glaze looks great!
Sylvia says
Those are most definitely gateway pancakes 😉 You really should try the real deal strawberries and cream though. It truly is a fantastic combo.