Description
Celebrate the festive season with these vibrant Grinch Green Pancakes topped with a luscious cream cheese icing and fluffy green whipped cream. Perfectly fluffy and bright green, these pancakes are a fun and delicious holiday treat that kids and adults will love.
Ingredients
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Pancakes
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Green food coloring, as needed
- Cooking spray, for the skillet
Cream Cheese Icing
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
Green Whipped Cream
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, sifted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring, a few drops (optional)
Garnish
- Red heart sprinkles, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese Icing: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and well combined. Add heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract, then beat for 2 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. Set aside.
- Make Green Whipped Cream: In another large bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a few drops of green food coloring if desired. Using an electric mixer, beat on low speed until bubbles form, then increase to high speed and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Chill in the refrigerator for up to 45 minutes until ready to use.
- Create Buttermilk Substitute: Combine whole milk and white vinegar or lemon juice in a medium bowl. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to thicken and create a buttermilk substitute.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk the egg, melted butter, and green food coloring into the milk mixture until evenly combined.
- Make Pancake Batter: Pour the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients and gently whisk until just combined, ensuring not to overmix; a few small lumps are fine for fluffy pancakes.
- Cook Pancakes: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and lightly coat it with cooking spray. Pour ¼ cupfuls of batter onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, about 2-3 minutes, then carefully flip with a spatula. Cook the other side for another 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Assemble and Serve: Stack the cooked pancakes on plates. Top generously with cream cheese icing, dollops of green whipped cream, and sprinkle red heart sprinkles for a festive finish. Serve immediately and enjoy your Christmas-themed Grinch Pancakes!
Notes
- Do not overmix the pancake batter to keep them light and fluffy.
- Adjust green food coloring to achieve your desired shade of green.
- For fluffier pancakes, ensure your baking powder and baking soda are fresh.
- Chill the green whipped cream properly before serving to hold stiff peaks.
- Use cooking spray or a lightly greased skillet to prevent pancakes from sticking.
- These pancakes are best enjoyed fresh but can be kept warm in a low oven for a short time.
