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Fluffy Heart-Shaped Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Glaze

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These fluffy heart-shaped red velvet pancakes with a tangy cream cheese glaze are perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special morning. They combine cocoa, buttermilk, and a silky glaze for a nostalgic and delicious breakfast treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (for gluten-free, use 1:1 gluten-free baking blend)
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temperature (or dairy-free milk plus 1 tbsp lemon juice)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus more for cooking)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring (gel preferred)
  • For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
  • 4 ounces (115g) cream cheese, softened (or dairy-free cream cheese)
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients and bring eggs and buttermilk to room temperature (about 30 minutes). Melt the butter and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder (sifted), sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, melted butter, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; batter should be lumpy.
  5. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or spray.
  6. Place heart-shaped mold on griddle and pour about 3 tablespoons of batter inside, or freehand a heart shape with a squeeze bottle.
  7. Cook pancakes for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and edges look set. Remove mold if used, then flip and cook 1-2 minutes until done.
  8. Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter.
  9. To make glaze, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Slowly add milk or cream until pourable.
  10. Serve pancakes stacked and drizzled generously with cream cheese glaze. Garnish with fresh berries or powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and buttermilk for best batter consistency. Do not overmix batter to keep pancakes fluffy. Soften cream cheese fully before making glaze to avoid lumps. If batter thickens during cooking, add a splash of buttermilk to loosen. Use a thin spatula to flip pancakes gently to prevent breakage.

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Keywords: red velvet pancakes, heart-shaped pancakes, cream cheese glaze, Valentine's Day breakfast, fluffy pancakes, cocoa pancakes

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