Description
Creamy eggnog pancakes bring holiday cheer to breakfast tables across North America. Homemade vanilla syrup drizzled over fluffy, spiced pancakes creates a festive morning treat you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Pancakes:
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) flour
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) baking powder
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) salt
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) nutmeg
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2–2 ½ cups (480-600 milliliters) eggnog
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter, melted
Vanilla Syrup:
Liquid Base:
- 1 ½ cups (360 milliliters) water
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sugar
Thickening Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) cornstarch
Enriching Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) butter
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) salt
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) vanilla
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream
Instructions
- Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a spacious mixing vessel, creating a uniform dry foundation for the pancake batter.
- Vigorously whisk eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter in a separate container until thoroughly blended.
- Pour eggnog into the egg mixture, stirring until a smooth, cohesive liquid forms.
- Gently incorporate wet ingredients into the dry mixture, folding carefully to prevent overmixing and maintain a light texture.
- Adjust batter consistency by adding extra eggnog if needed, ensuring a pourable yet thick composition.
- Prepare a lightly greased griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat, allowing surface to warm evenly.
- Ladle batter onto the heated surface in precise quarter-cup portions, creating uniform pancakes.
- Monitor pancakes closely, watching for telltale bubble formation across the surface, indicating optimal cooking time.
- Carefully flip pancakes when bubbles become prominent, cooking opposite side until achieving a golden-brown complexion.
- For vanilla syrup, combine water, sugar, and cornstarch in a medium saucepan, whisking to eliminate potential lumps.
- Bring mixture to a rolling boil, continuously stirring to prevent scorching and ensure smooth consistency.
- Reduce heat and introduce butter, salt, and vanilla extract, stirring until butter completely dissolves.
- Incorporate heavy cream, allowing mixture to simmer and develop rich, luxurious flavor profile.
- Plate warm pancakes and generously drizzle with freshly prepared vanilla syrup.
- Garnish with softly whipped cream and a delicate sprinkle of ground nutmeg for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Boost the holiday spirit with these festive pancakes that capture the essence of classic eggnog in a breakfast form.
- Whisk ingredients thoroughly to prevent lumpy batter and ensure smooth, fluffy pancakes with rich, creamy texture.
- Adjust batter consistency carefully by adding eggnog gradually, allowing for perfect pancake thickness and easy pouring.
- Watch for bubble formation on pancake surface as the key signal to flip, guaranteeing golden-brown edges and perfectly cooked centers.
- Homemade vanilla syrup elevates this recipe from ordinary to extraordinary, adding a luxurious, restaurant-quality touch to your breakfast.
- Sprinkle ground nutmeg as a final garnish to enhance the eggnog flavor and create a visually appealing presentation that screams holiday cheer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg