Princess Pancakes

Name: Princess Pancakes
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 cup heavy cream; 1⁄2 cup maple syrup; 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into chunks, about 1⁄2 cup; 1 tablespoon vanilla; 1⁄8 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 cups “My Way” pancake mix; 2 tablespoons sprinkles; 1 3⁄4 cups whole milk; 1 large egg; 4 tablespoons butter, melted, plus 1 tablespoon more for the grill; 1 teaspoon vanilla

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Princess Pancakes

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The Strategy:

A whimsical, playful breakfast elevated by a genuinely luxurious cream cheese and maple glaze. Folding rainbow sprinkles directly into the batter provides bursts of color, while the warm, velvety glaze transforms the dish from a simple pancake into a decadent morning celebration.

Serves: 4 to 6 | Total Time: 30 minutes till they’re ready

Ingredients

For glaze

1 cup heavy cream
1⁄2 cup maple syrup
4 ounces cream cheese, cut into chunks, about 1⁄2 cup
1 tablespoon vanilla
1⁄8 teaspoon kosher salt

For pancakes

2 cups “My Way” pancake mix
2 tablespoons sprinkles
1 3⁄4 cups whole milk
1 large egg
4 tablespoons butter, melted, plus 1 tablespoon more for the grill
1 teaspoon vanilla

Overhead prep shot of pancake mix, sprinkles, cream, maple syrup, cream cheese, milk, egg, butter, and vanilla on marble

Instructions

Heat the cream in a deep pot over medium heat. Add the maple syrup, cream cheese, and vanilla. Season with a bit of salt to cut the sweetness. Stir until the mixture is smooth and just beginning to bubble, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and keep warm.
Whisk together the pancake mix ingredients in a large bowl. Add the sprinkles.
Whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla in a separate bowl until smooth.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Whisk the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until the batter is just smooth. A few lumps aren’t a problem.
Heat a griddle over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and melt a tablespoon of butter on the grill. Use a paper towel to wipe off the excess so there is a sheer coating of butter.
Ladle about 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 cup batter on the grill. Cook until bubbles form on the top of the cake, and the bottom is golden brown, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side, about 3 minutes more.
Pile several pancakes on a plate. Spoon the warm glaze over the top. Scatter more sprinkles all over.

Extreme close-up action shot stirring chunks of cream cheese into bubbling cream and maple syrup

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The Heart of the Table

There is an undeniable joy in serving a breakfast that feels like dessert. When you bring out a platter of warm pancakes practically glowing under a rich, sweet cream cheese glaze, adorned with bright sprinkles, it sets a celebratory tone for the entire day. It’s a perfect dish for birthdays, milestones, or simply celebrating a beautiful morning together.

A gorgeous single-view lifestyle photo of freshly prepared Princess Pancakes.

Neighborly Grace

THE PRESENTATION: Serve the glaze warm, right at the table. Letting guests pour the decadent cream cheese icing over their own stacks makes the experience highly interactive and luxurious.
THE POUR: Balance the immense sweetness with a perfectly pulled, slightly bitter espresso or a very sharp, dry mimosa.
THE VIBE: Festive, bright, and utterly indulgent. The ultimate celebratory brunch centerpiece.

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