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    Published: May 4, 2022 · Modified: May 5, 2022 by Charlotte Singh-Dhanraj · This post may contain affiliate links

    Sweet Cream Pancakes

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    Pancakes with berries and whipped cream.
    Pancakes with berries and whipped cream.
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    These Sweet Cream Pancakes are so decadent and fluffy. They literally melt in your mouth! A treat but so easy to make when a craving strikes!

    Pancakes with syrup and berries.

    I adapted this sweet cream pancakes recipe based on my Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pancakes by substituting heavy cream for the buttermilk and adding a bit of sweetness. These pancakes pair beautifully with Air Fryer Sausage Links The sweet and savory combo is a match made in heaven! My boys adore these pancakes so much... they feel like they are having dessert for breakfast!

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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredient Notes
    • How to Make Sweet Cream Pancakes
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Expert Tips
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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    This pancake recipe is famous from Black Bear Diner a popular family restaurant chain! If you can't make it to the Diner this recipe is:

    • Easy to make with simple ingredients!
    • A decadent texture that melts in your mouth!
    • Perfect for special occasions and entertaining!
    Pancake bite on a fork.

    Ingredient Notes

    Ingredients to make sweet cream pancakes.
    • All-Purpose Flour
    • Eggs - use large eggs for this recipe.
    • Heavy Whipping Cream- I use a 35% fat cream for this recipe. It leads to luxurious but filling pancakes.
    • Vegetable oil - a little oil helps to ensure some crispy edges you could also substitute butter but the cream already makes this recipe so rich it's not really necessary.
    • Vanilla Extract- really helps to highlight the cream as the star of the show. Vanilla bean paste would be amazing in this as well!
    • Granulated Sugar- I personally don't put sugar in my pancakes as I like the maple syrup to be my sweetness but I like to add a bit of sugar to these pancakes as I tend to use less maple syrup on them. It just seems to really work with these pancakes. These pancakes are so good in fact, you could skip the syrup altogether and just top them with powdered sugar and berries.
    • Baking Powder
    • Baking Soda
    • Sea salt

    How to Make Sweet Cream Pancakes

    Dry ingredients going into wet ingredients for sweet cream pancakes.
    • First, whisk together the wet ingredients and dry ingredients.
    Sweet cream pancakes cooking on griddle.
    • Next, cook pancakes on a hot griddle until golden on both sides.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are sweet cream pancakes made of?

    They are made from scratch pancake ingredients like flour, eggs, vanilla, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Milk or buttermilk is simply replaced with heavy whipping cream for the dreamiest pancakes you will ever eat.

    Can cream be used instead of milk for pancakes?

    Absolutely! These pancakes use cream instead of milk and are so pillowy soft. Keep in mind that they are extra rich and filling with the heavy cream. Also, the extra fat makes them easier to burn on a hot griddle or pan so test a small amount of batter to make sure the temperature is right.

    What do sweet cream pancakes taste like?

    These pancakes are rich and decadent even smoother than buttermilk pancakes. They are a very soft cake consistency and have crispy edges. They are so good topped simply with just powdered sugar or even better with extra whipped cream on top and real maple syrup!

    Hand holding plate of pancakes with berries.

    Expert Tips

    • If your pancake batter is too thick feel free to thin it with a bit of milk.
    • If you like really thick pancakes, do not thin the batter. Use a large scoop to scoop the batter onto the griddle and allow them to cook a little longer.
    • Be sure to test a small amount of batter on the griddle to ensure that it's not too hot. Due to the higher fat content, these pancakes can burn quickly so you want to keep a close eye on them.
    • These pancakes are delicious served with powdered sugar, maple syrup, and topped with whipped cream and berries but they would also be fantastic with a salted caramel sauce!

    Equipment

    Common kitchen supplies are all you need for this recipe:

    • Large mixing bowl
    • Whisk
    • Spatula
    • I love a griddle for making pancakes but a good non-stick pan will also work.

    Storage

    These pancakes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave using the reheat setting, but they are best eaten the day they are made.

    Pancakes on a plate topped with whipped cream.

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    Sweet Cream Pancakes

    Charlotte Singh-Dhanraj
    These Sweet Cream Pancakes are so decadent and fluffy. They literally melt in your mouth! A treat but so easy to make when a craving strikes!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Resting Time 5 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 501 kcal

    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowl
    • whisk
    • Spatula
    • Griddle/ Non-stick Pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • 2 teaspoons baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • 2 cups heavy whipping cream 35%
    • 2 eggs large
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • butter, pure maple syrup and extra whipped cream for serving

    Instructions
     

    • Heat a cast iron griddle or non stick frying pan on medium heat on the stove top.
    • Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, eggs, vanilla and oil until combined. Do not over mix. Allow the batter to rest for 5 minutes.
    • Use a small amount of batter to test the heat of the griddle or pan. If the batter browns too quikly lower the heat.
    • Butter the hot griddle and spoon about a quarter of a cup of the batter for each pancake. Cook until bubbles appear on top and the bottom is golden brown. Flip and cook until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
    • Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and continue to cook remaining pancakes.
    • Serve immediately with pure pale syrup, pure maple syrup, whipped cream and berries or any of your favorite pancake toppings.

    Notes

    • If your pancake batter is too thick feel free to thin it with a bit of milk.
    • If you like really thick pancakes, do not thin the batter. Use a large scoop to scoop the batter onto the griddle and allow them to cook a little longer.
    • Be sure to test a small amount of batter on the griddle to ensure that it's not too hot. Due to the higher fat content, these pancakes can burn quickly so you want to keep a close eye on them.
    • These pancakes are delicious served with powdered sugar, maple syrup, and topped with whipped cream and berries but they would also be fantastic with a salted caramel sauce!

    storage

    These pancakes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave using the reheat setting, but they are best eaten the day they are made.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 501kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 8gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 144mgSodium: 717mgPotassium: 142mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1245IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 185mgIron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Marisa Kelly says

      May 06, 2022 at 4:43 am

      5 stars
      Oh, these are delicious! Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    2. Scarlett says

      May 15, 2022 at 1:12 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for sharing! These are amazing!

      Reply
      • Charlotte Singh-Dhanraj says

        May 16, 2022 at 2:07 pm

        I'm so glad you enjoyed them! Thank you!

        Reply
    3. Amelia says

      June 08, 2022 at 3:30 am

      5 stars
      These pancakes were a delicious treat. Thanks for this great recipe!

      Reply
      • Charlotte Singh-Dhanraj says

        August 19, 2022 at 4:32 am

        Thank you! Yes, pancakes made with whipped cream are so luxurious! So happy you enjoyed them.

        Reply

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