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Blueberry Cheesecake Pancakes

[heart_this] · Sep 6, 2011 · 49 Comments

Blueberry Cheesecake Pancakes

Blueberry cheesecake inspired pancakes stuffed with chunks of cream cheese and topped with a blueberry sauce and crumbled cheesecake amaretti crust.

One the the things that I like about weekends is that I have more time to spend on breakfast. Instead of quickly making something so that I can dash out the door on my way to work I have the time to actually make something nice and over the long weekend I took advantage of that. With the recent success of the fresh corn pancakes I had pancakes on my mind though this time I was thinking about blueberry pancakes. Mini blueberry cheesecakes were also dancing through my head and at some point the two ideas collided and I soon found myself obsessing about blueberry cheesecake pancakes!

Blueberry Cheesecake Pancakes
I was thinking that I would keep things simple and start out with a basic pancake recipe that I would add big chunks of cream cheese to and top them with a blueberry sauce and crumbled cheesecake crust. There was however one small problem in that I wanted there to be nice big pieces of cream cheese in the finished pancakes and I was worried that it would melt while the pancakes cooked and disappear just like the cottage cheese does in my cottage cheese pancakes . After thinking about it for a while I decided to try freezing the cream cheese before mixing it into the batter and hopefully that would prevent it from melting too quickly.
The blueberry cheesecake pancakes turned out even better than I had hoped for! Not only did the cream cheese did not disappear but it also remained in nice big chunks in the pancakes that were just on the verge of melting and the hot pockets of cream cheese were absolutely magical! I left the blueberries in the blueberry sauce instead of straining it and it went perfectly with the cheesecake pancakes. The almond flavoured amaretti crumb crust was the final component that really took the pancakes over the edge. These blueberry cheesecake pancakes were a fantastic way to enjoy a lazy home cooked breakfast on the weekend!

Blueberry Cheesecake Pancakes

Blueberry Cheesecake Pancakes

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 2

Blueberry cheesecake inspired pancakes stuffed with chunks of cream cheese and topped with a blueberry sauce and crumbled cheesecake amaretti crust.

ingredients
  • 1 (4 ounce) package of cream cheese, cut into 4 pieces and frozen over night
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted (or oil)
  • 1/2 cup blueberry syrup (see below)
  • 1/4 cup crumbled amaretti crust
directions
  1. Cut the cream cheese into small pieces.
  2. Mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and sugar in a large bowl.
  3. Mix the milk, egg and butter in another large bowl.
  4. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet.
  5. Mix in the cream cheese.
  6. Heat a pan over medium heat and melt a touch of butter in it.
  7. Pour 1/4 cup of the mixture into the pan and cook until the surface starts to bubble and the bottom is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
  8. Flip the pancake and cook the other side until the bottom is golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.
  9. Repeat for the remaining batter.
  10. Divide the pancakes between two plate and top with the blueberry syrup and crumbled amaretti crust.
Blueberry Sauce

Blueberry Sauce

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 1cup

A simple blueberry sauce that is perfect for topping vanilla ice cream, yogurt or even pancakes.

ingredients
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
directions
  1. Bring the blueberries, water and sugar to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  2. Mix the water and cornstarch, mix it into the blueberry sauce and simmer until it thickens, about a minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and mix in the lemon juice.
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Comments

  1. Pam says

    September 6, 2011 at 11:15 pm

    These sound so good!

    Reply
  2. Claudia says

    September 6, 2011 at 11:27 pm

    Not sure if this is breakfast or dessert – but oh my – it's a yes. And the amaretti crust? Perfect (Maybe that makes it dessert)

    Reply
  3. Mayffins Nocon says

    September 6, 2011 at 11:46 pm

    I'm not sure if can wait until weekend to try this recipe… Looks really, really yummy.

    Reply
  4. Amy says

    September 7, 2011 at 12:02 am

    Wow these look amazing! Making me so hungry just looking at the pictures!

    Reply
  5. vanillasugarblog says

    September 7, 2011 at 12:42 am

    i love the crunchy topping. I have to use that next time. Aren't pancakes great for kicking up? Stuffing, topping, whatever.

    Reply
  6. Jennifer and Jaclyn @ sketch-free vegan says

    September 7, 2011 at 12:50 am

    you never cease to amaze me. Wow! I love your unexpected style of cooking. It's very refreshing

    Reply
  7. Katie says

    September 7, 2011 at 12:57 am

    Oh. My. God. This is too good to be true.

    Reply
  8. margot says

    September 7, 2011 at 2:11 am

    Hola Kevin, hace tiempo era seguidora tuya, pero un día añadiendo links a mi blog,se borraron muchos,el tuyo estaba entre ellos.
    Hoy te he vuelto a encontrar.
    Me alegro.

    Reply
  9. Mélange says

    September 7, 2011 at 3:33 am

    It seems you are making good use of fresh fruits,I mean blueberry there..Looks tempting in all ways !

    Reply
  10. Allison Day says

    September 7, 2011 at 3:44 am

    Wow. You've really outdone yourself, Kevin. I want these so bad right now… going to go stick some cream cheese in the freezer. 😀

    Reply
  11. sliceofsouthern says

    September 7, 2011 at 4:35 am

    Genius! You made my day….!

    Reply
  12. КАТЕРИНА says

    September 7, 2011 at 5:24 am

    Много вкусно и красиво:)
    Хубав ден:)

    Reply
  13. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    September 7, 2011 at 5:35 am

    Drool….

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  14. Esi says

    September 7, 2011 at 6:28 am

    Cheesecake pancakes? You are my hero

    Reply
  15. Nicole says

    September 7, 2011 at 6:28 am

    Ok, I just picked myself up off the floor cause I fainted from the mere thought of blueberry cheesecake pancakes. Amazing. These just made it to the top of the queue for next weekends breakfast.

    Reply
  16. Benedetta Marchi says

    September 7, 2011 at 9:09 am

    🙂 very good!!

    Reply
  17. Joanne says

    September 7, 2011 at 10:29 am

    This reminds me of those blueberry cheese danishes…but infinitely better.

    Reply
  18. bellini says

    September 7, 2011 at 12:34 pm

    Pure genius Kevin!

    Reply
  19. Reva says

    September 7, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    What a platter for breakfast… Loved the gorgeous berries and pancakes.. classic..:)
    Reva

    Reply
  20. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    September 7, 2011 at 3:11 pm

    Can't believe I can now justify cheesecake for breakfast

    Reply
  21. Kelly says

    September 7, 2011 at 4:44 pm

    This is the second post on blueberry pancakes I've seen today. I feel a craving coming on.

    Reply
  22. Cara says

    September 7, 2011 at 8:11 pm

    These sound to die for! Almost like cheese blintzes, but in pancake form.

    Reply
  23. Kristy Lynn says

    September 7, 2011 at 9:17 pm

    one word: brilliant.

    i've eaten cheesecake for breakfast before but this makes it legal… sort of.

    Reply
  24. giz says

    September 7, 2011 at 11:03 pm

    Incredible to savour local bounty on a weekend with no pressure. YUM

    Reply
  25. Gloria says

    September 7, 2011 at 11:20 pm

    Delicious Kevin, I love blueberries, gloria

    Reply
  26. The Stoner Gourmand says

    September 8, 2011 at 1:33 am

    What a beautiful idea!! My mouth is watering 🙂

    Reply
  27. Pam says

    September 8, 2011 at 2:01 am

    Wow! The wonder of a carefully made crepe without all that work! What a great idea to just make this delicious dish as regular pancakes with a twist. Thanks.

    Reply
  28. ~Bee says

    September 8, 2011 at 2:39 am

    Oh my GOODNESS. I want to lick my computer screen. These look DIVINE.

    Reply
  29. Lisa says

    September 8, 2011 at 5:51 am

    I know what I am having for breakfast this coming weekend. Wonderful Kevin.

    Reply
  30. aer conditonat says

    September 8, 2011 at 7:46 am

    In my opinion this looks like a delicious recipe and i think that it is not so difficult so i will try it very soon. I will post again after i will try it, thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  31. The Café Sucré Farine says

    September 8, 2011 at 11:26 am

    Yum, these sound delish, I wish I had them right now instead of this protein smoothie I'm drinking!

    Reply
  32. Rocky Mountain Woman says

    September 8, 2011 at 4:05 pm

    So I am so into the idea of crunch on my pancakes! Never thought of that before. Genius!

    Reply
  33. Yadsia @ShopCookMake says

    September 8, 2011 at 11:41 pm

    This looks too good.

    Reply
  34. SAMROMAGE says

    September 9, 2011 at 1:56 pm

    Ohhhh wow this sounds AMAZING!!!! I will definitely have to make these soon!!!

    Reply
  35. Anonymous says

    September 10, 2011 at 10:33 pm

    What a brilliant idea to freeze the cream cheese. Thanks

    Martha in KS

    Reply
  36. Shama says

    September 14, 2011 at 1:13 am

    HELLO!I AM NEW ON YOUR BLOG I LOVE THIS RECIPE CONGRATULATIONS YOU ARE SO CREATIVE, I INVITE YOU TO VISIT MY BLOG TOO IT IS IN SPANISH BUT I HAVE TRANSLATOR ! KEEP COOKING!

    Reply
  37. Jen says

    July 6, 2012 at 3:29 pm

    yum!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've become so bored with pancakes but this post has changed that. I will be making these very soon. Love your blog!

    Reply
  38. Michele Tappan says

    July 19, 2012 at 9:55 pm

    I love cheese cake I love pancake I love blackberries . I have to try these
    I do like your blog

    Reply
  39. sarah says

    July 19, 2012 at 11:14 pm

    Hi Kevin! I am an avid reader but cautious cook. How do you think strawberry syrup would work because I am a strawberry cheesecake addict! Thanks!

    Reply
  40. sarah says

    July 19, 2012 at 11:16 pm

    Hi Kevin! Iam a big fan and a cautious cooker. How do you think this recipe woul work with strawberry suce instead of blueberry? Thanks for any advice you can give.

    Reply
  41. Kevin says

    July 20, 2012 at 9:20 am

    Sarah: A strawberry syrup would also be wonderful! It would be made in pretty much the same way but you will want to slice them first and simmer for a bit longer, say 10-15 minutes. Enjoy!

    Reply
  42. Anonymous says

    July 29, 2012 at 12:45 am

    You ROCK!!! These are great recipes. Thanks

    Reply
  43. KaylaPea says

    July 30, 2012 at 1:38 am

    I made these and my boyfriend and I absolutely loveeeed them! We will be making them again and experimenting a little more with our pancakes.

    Reply
  44. Kristine says

    August 16, 2012 at 9:56 pm

    This is Awsome!!!! I put leftover syrup in fridge,and it looked and tasted like the best blueberry jam the next day!! Ate it on toast!! Thank you!!

    Reply
  45. Kristine says

    August 17, 2012 at 11:31 pm

    Can you use raspberries with this also?if so is syrup done same way?

    Reply
  46. Kevin says

    August 18, 2012 at 3:15 pm

    Kristine: Yes you can use raspberries in these pancakes and the syrup would be made the same way. Raspberry cheesecake pancakes is a great way to enjoy some of all of those raspberries around right now!

    Reply
  47. Anonymous says

    May 7, 2014 at 4:07 am

    Where do I find the amaretti crust recipe? Didn't see it above.

    Reply
  48. kevin says

    June 1, 2014 at 3:07 pm

    Anonymous: Just click through the link to get to the amaretti crust recipe. It is basically 2 tablespoons crumble amaretti cookies + 2 tablespoons crumble graham crackers + 1 tablespoon butter pressed into a 1/4 inch thick disc in a pan and baked at 350F until lightly golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let it cool and then crumble it into big chunks.

    Reply
  49. Anonymous says

    February 21, 2015 at 4:30 pm

    Best pancakes ever! I used gluten-free flour and it worked perfectly! Thank you for such an amazing treat!

    Reply

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