Description
Celebrate the holidays with these fun and festive Grinch Green Pancakes topped with creamy cream cheese icing and fluffy green whipped cream. Perfectly fluffy, vibrantly green pancakes are layered with a luscious cream cheese frosting and decorated with red heart sprinkles for an eye-catching Christmas breakfast treat that’s as delicious as it is adorable.
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
Garnish
- Red heart sprinkles, for garnish
Instructions
- Make Cream Cheese Icing: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and well combined. Add the heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract, then beat for 2 minutes until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Set aside.
- Prepare Green Whipped Cream: In another large bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, beat on low speed until bubbles form, then increase to high speed. 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 until it curdles slightly to mimic buttermilk.
- 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. Pour the dry flour mixture into this wet mixture and gently whisk until just combined, leaving some small lumps to keep the batter light and fluffy.
- Cook Pancakes: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and lightly coat it with cooking spray. Pour ¼ cup portions 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 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Assemble and Serve: Stack the cooked pancakes on plates. Generously top with cream cheese icing, add dollops of green whipped cream, and sprinkle with red heart sprinkles for a festive presentation. Serve immediately and enjoy your Christmas-themed Grinch Green Pancakes!
Notes
- For best results, do not overmix the pancake batter; small lumps are okay.
- Adjust the amount of green food coloring to achieve your desired shade of green.
- Use fresh cream cheese softened to room temperature to ensure smooth icing.
- The vinegar or lemon juice in milk acts as a buttermilk substitute, adding a slight tang and helping create fluffy pancakes.
- If preferred, fresh buttermilk can be used instead of milk and vinegar.
- Keep the green whipped cream chilled until ready to serve to maintain its texture.
- These pancakes are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated gently.
