Polar Bear Pancake Stack (Print View)

Whimsical fluffy pancakes shaped as polar bears with fresh fruit and sweet accompaniments on a brunch board.

# Components:

→ Pancakes

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 2 cups buttermilk
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Polar Bear Decorations

10 - 1 cup thick Greek yogurt (for snouts and ears)
11 - 1/2 cup mini marshmallows (for ears)
12 - 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips or candy eyes (for eyes and noses)
13 - 1 banana, sliced (for ears and snouts)

→ Accompaniments

14 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
15 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
16 - 1/2 cup maple syrup
17 - 1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
18 - 1/2 cup whipped cream
19 - 1/2 cup toasted coconut flakes (optional)

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
02 - In a separate bowl, blend the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
04 - Warm a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
05 - For each polar bear, ladle approximately 1/3 cup batter for the large face pancake and two 1 tablespoon portions for the ears onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, then flip and cook until golden. Repeat with remaining batter.
06 - Arrange pancakes on a large serving board, placing the large pancake as the face and the two smaller ones as ears.
07 - Use Greek yogurt and banana slices to form the snouts and inner ears on the pancake faces.
08 - Place dark chocolate chips or candy eyes to depict eyes and noses on the pancakes.
09 - Attach mini marshmallows or additional banana slices to represent the outer ears.
10 - Surround the pancake bears with fresh blueberries, halved strawberries, maple syrup, chocolate hazelnut spread, whipped cream, and optional toasted coconut flakes.
11 - Present immediately and invite guests to further decorate or enjoy their polar bear pancake creations.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun and creative breakfast presentation
  • Includes fresh fruit and creamy spreads for variety
02 -
  • For gluten-free pancakes substitute a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
  • Use dairy-free yogurt and plant-based milk for a vegan version
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes fluffy
  • Use a nonstick skillet and moderate heat to prevent burning
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