Valentine Breakfast Pancakes Strawberries (Printable)

Fluffy heart-shaped pancakes topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, perfect for a romantic morning.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pancake Batter

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 1/4 cups milk
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Toppings and Garnishes

09 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
10 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
11 - 1 cup whipped cream
12 - Maple syrup for serving
13 - Additional unsalted butter for cooking

# How-To Steps:

01 - Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
02 - Whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until fully incorporated and smooth.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture and fold gently with a spatula just until combined. Stop mixing when small lumps remain—overworking develops gluten and yields tough pancakes.
04 - Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat for 3 minutes. Lightly coat surface with butter, wiping away excess with a paper towel.
05 - Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto skillet. Use the back of a spoon to shape into hearts, or place a greased heart-shaped mold on the pan and fill with batter.
06 - Cook for approximately 2 minutes until bubbles form across the surface and edges appear dry and set.
07 - Turn pancakes carefully with a spatula and cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown on the bottom and cooked through.
08 - Transfer pancakes to serving plates. Arrange fresh strawberry slices over the top, dust with powdered sugar through a fine mesh sieve, add a dollop of whipped cream, and drizzle with warm maple syrup.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in under 30 minutes so you are not stuck in the kitchen forever
  • The strawberry topping makes even imperfect heart shapes look absolutely gorgeous on the plate
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter will make your pancakes tough and dense, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
  • The first pancake is always a tester for heat adjustment, so do not stress if it is not perfect
03 -
  • Keep finished pancakes warm in a 200F oven while you finish cooking the rest so everyone eats together
  • Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking for even fluffier results

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