These Sweet Cream Pancakes are so decadent and fluffy. They literally melt in your mouth! They are a treat but are so easy to make you can have them whenever a craving strikes! This is one of my favorite pancake recipes to make on a Saturday morning when we are celebrating something special!
I adapted my go-to basic pancake recipe, 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 or Air Fryer Bacon. The sweet and savory combo is a match made in heaven!
My boys adore this sweet cream pancakes recipe so much... they feel like they are having a sweet treat or dessert for breakfast! They are richer than traditional pancakes so they definitely feel like dessert and if you decide to add chocolate chips it will take them to a whole other level!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
This pancake recipe is famous from the Black Bear Diner Restaurant Chain, a popular family restaurant! If you can't make it to the Diner this recipe is:
- Easy to make with simple ingredients!
- Decadent tender pancakes that melt in your mouth!
- The best pancakes for special occasions and entertaining!
Ingredient Notes
- All-Purpose Flour - you sift the flour if you like to make the absolute fluffiest pancakes.
- 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 and Baking Soda - are used as leavening agents to help the pancakes rise and become fluffy.
- Sea salt - helps to enhance the flavor of the pancakes.
How to Make Sweet Cream Pancakes
- First, whisk together the wet ingredients.
- Add dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. Do not over-mix. Let the batter rest.
- Add ¼ cup of pancake batter to the pancake griddle and cook until little bubbles appear.
- Flip and finish cooking until golden on both sides.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Absolutely! These pancakes use cream instead of milk and are so pillowy soft. Keep in mind that they are extra rich and filling with 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.
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!
serving suggestions
- These fluffy pancakes are excellent topped with freshly whipped cream and powdered sugar and pure maple syrup.
- Berries or other fresh fruit of your choice are also great accompaniments.
- My favorite way to enjoy them is topped with salted caramel sauce.
- Feel free to use any of your favorite toppings! You really can't go wrong with topping these heavy cream pancakes!
Expert Tips
- If your pancake batter is too thick feel free to thin it with a little 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.
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 delicious 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.
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Recipe
Sweet Cream Pancakes
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.
- Add the dry ingredients to the bowl. Whisk 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 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!
Marisa Kelly says
Oh, these are delicious! Thank you for sharing!
Scarlett says
Thank you for sharing! These are amazing!
Charlotte Singh-Dhanraj says
I'm so glad you enjoyed them! Thank you!
Amelia says
These pancakes were a delicious treat. Thanks for this great recipe!
Charlotte Singh-Dhanraj says
Thank you! Yes, pancakes made with whipped cream are so luxurious! So happy you enjoyed them.
Braghan says
I absolutely love pancakes and never thought to put cream in it! I can’t wait to try it with my family!
Charlotte Singh-Dhanraj says
Thank you Braghan! I'm so excited for your family to try them! My boys LOVE them! Enjoy!
Tressa says
Where has this recipe been my whole life? Delicious!
Charlotte Singh-Dhanraj says
Aww, thank you Tressa! So happy you enjoyed!
Robin says
This recipe looks like it would be easy to veganize!
Charlotte Singh-Dhanraj says
Absolutely Robin! Please let us know if you try it. My son is vegetarian and leaning towards vegan more and more!
Alessandra says
These look gorgeous! I can’t wait to try these when we have our family stay with us. Thank you for sharing!
Charlotte Singh-Dhanraj says
Thanks so much Alessandra! Our guests always love them as a treat for Brunch! Hope you enjoy!
Natalie Booras says
Oh my goodness! Why didn't I ever think of replacing the milk in pancakes with whipping cream? That is GENIUS! And, it's happening this Sunday for brunch. Thanks for a great recipe.
Charlotte Singh-Dhanraj says
Thank you so much Natalie! Yes this is always requested for Brunch when I entertain! Hope you enjoy!
Deepti says
My daughter loves pancakes! These pancakes are so addictive! I am sure she is going to love these melt-in-mouth one.
Charlotte Singh-Dhanraj says
Thanks Deepti! Yes they are so good! I hope she enjoys!
Tiffany says
My son is a pancake monster - he is going to absolutely love these! I'm so happy I have everything on hand to make them for breakfast today.
Charlotte Singh-Dhanraj says
Thanks Tiffany! I hope he loves them!
Karina says
Sunday is Pancake day here and I am always looking for new recipes. I cannot wait to make them. Using cream is such a great idea.
Charlotte Singh-Dhanraj says
Thanks so much Karina! Hope you enjoy!
Christy says
My husband makes pancakes every Saturday morning with our three boys and I think they'll LOVE these. I'm going to print this recipe off for next weekend.
Charlotte Singh-Dhanraj says
Oh that's wonderful I hope your boys enjoy them as much as mine do!