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Fluffy Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Recipe Easy Homemade with Cream Cheese Glaze

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These fluffy cinnamon roll pancakes combine the ease of pancakes with the flavor of cinnamon rolls, topped with a creamy, tangy cream cheese glaze for a cozy breakfast treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1¼ cups (300ml) milk (whole milk preferred, almond or oat milk works too)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for cinnamon swirl)
  • ½ cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tbsp milk or heavy cream (for glaze)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. (5 minutes)
  2. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the egg with the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. (3 minutes)
  3. Make the cinnamon swirl: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well mixed and glossy. (3 minutes)
  4. Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. The batter should be thick but pourable. (4 minutes)
  5. Add the cinnamon swirl: Transfer the cinnamon mixture to a small piping bag or zip-top bag with a tiny corner cut off. Spoon half the batter into the skillet in small rounds (~¼ cup or 60ml each). Pipe a spiral of cinnamon mixture onto each pancake and then top with remaining batter to cover the swirl. (10 minutes)
  6. Cook the pancakes: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it. Cook pancakes for 2–3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set. Flip carefully and cook for another 2 minutes until golden and fluffy. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning. (15 minutes)
  7. Prepare the cream cheese glaze: While pancakes cook, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and pourable. Add more milk if needed to reach drizzling consistency. (5 minutes)
  8. Serve immediately: Stack pancakes and drizzle generously with cream cheese glaze. Optionally, sprinkle with chopped nuts or a dusting of cinnamon for extra flair. (2 minutes)

Notes

Do not overmix the batter; a few lumps help keep pancakes fluffy. Fold in the cinnamon swirl gently to preserve cinnamon pockets. Cook on medium heat to avoid burning the cinnamon sugar. Use a small ladle or measuring cup for consistent pancake size. Cream cheese glaze is best made fresh; refrigerate leftovers and warm slightly before serving. Batter can be loosened with a splash of milk if too thick after adding cinnamon swirl.

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