Cinnamon Roll Pancakes with Cream Cheese Glaze Recipe
These Delicious Cinnamon Roll Pancakes combine the fluffy texture of classic pancakes with the sweet, spiced swirl of cinnamon roll filling and a creamy cream cheese glaze. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch treat, this recipe layers warm cinnamon sugar swirls inside light pancakes finished with a luscious glaze for a mouthwatering experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cinnamon Filling
- 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
Glaze
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Pancakes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare Cinnamon Filling: In a medium-sized bowl, mix together 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar, and ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon until well combined. Transfer this mixture into a Ziplock bag and set aside for later use.
- Make the Glaze: In a small pan over low heat, melt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter. Whisk in 2 ounces of room-temperature cream cheese, ¾ cup powdered sugar, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Remove the glaze from heat and set aside until ready to drizzle over the pancakes.
- Prepare Pancake Batter: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt. Whisk in 1 cup milk, 1 lightly beaten large egg, and 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
- Cook Pancakes: Heat a skillet over medium low heat and lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray. Pour approximately ½ cup of batter onto the skillet. Wait until bubbles form on the surface. Snip a corner of the Ziplock bag with the cinnamon filling and carefully create a swirl pattern in the center of the pancake, avoiding the edges.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Using a wide metal spatula, gently flip the pancake and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Repeat and Serve: Wipe out the pan between batches and repeat the cooking process with remaining batter and filling. Warm the cream cheese glaze if needed, then drizzle it generously over the hot pancakes before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature to ensure the glaze is smooth without lumps.
- When piping the cinnamon filling onto the pancakes, avoid getting it too close to the edges to prevent spilling during flipping.
- This recipe works best cooked on medium low heat to avoid burning the sugar in the filling.
- Wiping out the pan between pancakes prevents burned sugar from affecting the flavor.
- Feel free to customize by adding chopped nuts or a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon filling for added texture and warmth.
Keywords: cinnamon roll pancakes, cinnamon pancakes, cream cheese glaze pancakes, breakfast pancakes, sweet pancakes
