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Fluffy Heart-Shaped Strawberry Pancakes Recipe Perfect for Valentines Day

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These fluffy heart-shaped strawberry pancakes are a quick and easy breakfast treat bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special morning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cups (300ml) buttermilk, shaken
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for cooking)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional, to macerate the strawberries)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream, cold
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prep the strawberries: In a medium bowl, toss sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. Let them sit for 10-15 minutes to macerate.
  2. Make the pancake batter: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg with buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Heat your griddle or skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter. If using a heart-shaped mold, place it onto the griddle and lightly butter inside.
  6. Pour about ¼ cup (60ml) of batter into the mold or directly onto the griddle for each pancake.
  7. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, then carefully flip and cook an additional 1-2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  8. Transfer cooked pancakes to a warm plate and keep warm while you finish the batch.
  9. Whip the cream: In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  10. Assemble: Stack the pancakes, top with macerated strawberries and a generous dollop of whipped cream. Garnish with extra strawberry slices.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes fluffy. Use buttermilk for tang and tenderness. Keep griddle at medium heat and do not press pancakes while cooking. Chill bowl and beaters for whipping cream. Stop whipping cream at soft peaks to avoid turning it into butter.

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