Cinnamon Roll Pancakes with Cream Cheese Glaze
Cinnamon roll pancakes with cream cheese glaze take the best parts of cinnamon rolls – the sweet cinnamon filling and decadent cream cheese frosting – and transform them into a delightful breakfast dish.
Ingredients
For the Pancakes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Sugar Filling:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the Pancake Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; it's okay if there are a few lumps in the batter.
Make the Cinnamon Sugar Filling:
- In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
Cook the Pancakes:
- Heat a lightly greased skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Pour a small amount of pancake batter onto the skillet and spread it out into a circle.
- Drizzle a spoonful of the cinnamon sugar filling over the pancake batter.
- Cook the pancakes for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface.
- Flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Repeat with the remaining batter and cinnamon sugar filling, greasing the skillet as needed.
Make the Cream Cheese Glaze:
- In a small mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the glaze reaches your desired consistency.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
Serve the Pancakes:
- Drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the warm pancakes.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the delicious combination of flavors and textures!
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of cinnamon in the pancake batter and filling to suit your taste preferences.
- If you prefer a thinner glaze, you can add more milk to achieve the desired consistency.
- Leftover pancakes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated in the microwave or toaster oven before serving.
- Serve these cinnamon roll pancakes with cream cheese glaze as a special breakfast treat for holidays, birthdays, or any occasion when you want to indulge in something sweet and comforting.