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Fluffy Sweetheart Pancakes Recipe with Easy Strawberry Butter Topping

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These fluffy sweetheart pancakes are light and airy, topped with a luscious strawberry butter that melts beautifully. Perfect for special occasions or a comforting weekend breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons (8g) baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon (3g) salt
  • 1 ¼ cups (300ml) whole milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
  • 2 large eggs, separated
  • 3 tablespoons (45g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened (for strawberry butter)
  • ½ cup (75g) fresh strawberries, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons (15g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) fresh lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt (for strawberry butter)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together sifted flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, combine milk, egg yolks, melted butter, and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth and frothy.
  3. Beat egg whites in a clean bowl with an electric mixer or whisk until stiff peaks form.
  4. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and fold gently until combined.
  5. Carefully fold in beaten egg whites in three parts, keeping batter light and airy.
  6. Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease.
  7. Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake onto skillet, shaping into hearts if desired.
  8. Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and edges set, then flip and cook 1-2 minutes until golden.
  9. While pancakes cook, mix softened butter, chopped strawberries, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and salt until combined but slightly chunky.
  10. Stack pancakes, dollop generously with strawberry butter, and serve with optional powdered sugar or fresh strawberries.

Notes

Use room temperature egg whites for better whipping. Fold egg whites gently to keep batter airy. Adjust heat to avoid burning pancakes outside while raw inside. Fresh strawberries preferred for strawberry butter but frozen can be used. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and milk with plant-based milk.

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