Chocolate Stuffed Churro Pancakes Recipe
Delight in these Chocolate Stuffed Churro Pancakes, a decadent twist on traditional pancakes. Soft, fluffy, and filled with melted chocolate chips, they are coated with cinnamon sugar for that iconic churro flavor. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, these pancakes promise a comforting and indulgent treat that combines the best of two beloved desserts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Pancake Batter
- 1 1/2 cups self raising flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (heaped)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter (melted and cooled slightly)
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups milk
Filling and Coating
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (or buttons)
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the self raising flour, baking powder, sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Make a well in the center and add the melted butter, large egg, vanilla extract, and milk. Whisk slowly and thoroughly until the batter is smooth. Set the batter aside to rest.
- Cook Pancakes with Chocolate Filling: Heat a nonstick pan over low to medium heat and melt a small amount of butter. Pour less than 1/4 cup of batter into the pan, spreading it gently with the back of a ladle to form a round pancake. Quickly drop the chocolate chips onto the center of the batter, then carefully pour a little more batter over the chocolate to fully cover it, sealing the filling inside.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Cook until the underside is golden brown, then gently flip the pancake. Continue cooking until the second side is also golden. Repeat this process with the remaining batter and chocolate chips. Note that unlike regular pancakes, bubbles will not form on the surface, so check the edges to determine when it’s time to flip.
- Cinnamon Sugar Coating: Mix the 4 tablespoons sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a shallow, wide dish. While pancakes are still warm, immediately place each one in the cinnamon sugar mixture and coat evenly on both sides.
- Serve and Enjoy: Arrange the churro-styled chocolate stuffed pancakes on a serving plate. They can be enjoyed as-is or served with fresh fruit, ice cream, or frozen yoghurt for an extra indulgent touch.
Notes
- Use self raising flour to ensure pancakes are fluffy; if unavailable, add 1 tsp baking powder per cup of plain flour.
- For best results, keep the pan temperature moderate to prevent burning while allowing chocolate to melt inside.
- Be gentle when flipping to avoid breaking the pancakes and spilling the chocolate fillings.
- Serve immediately after coating with cinnamon sugar to maintain the signature churro texture.
- These pancakes are best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be gently reheated in a pan or microwave.
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