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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast Recipes

    Published: Aug 18, 2021 by Nicole This post may contain affiliate links.

    The BEST Sweet Cream Pancakes

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    This sweet cream pancake recipe is sure to blow your mind. These pancakes are made with heavy cream instead of milk, and the results are fluffy, buttery-tasting pancakes that are melt-in-your-mouth good.

    a syrup bottle squirting syrup over the top of a stack of pancakes on a plate

    We love pancakes around here and eat them often (or at least it feels that way). But one of your most favorite ways to make them is with cream in the batter. Pancakes with whipped cream is a perfect pair but putting the cream in the batter is where things just get better.

    My husband claims they're the best pancakes he's ever had and the kids rave about them too. So I can firmly state that this is a recipe my whole family loves, which is saying a LOT because we have tons of pancake recipes like (Copycat) Denny's Pancake Recipe, Birthday Cake Pancakes, and Pancakes in a Mug.

    I hope your family enjoys these heavy whipping cream pancakes just as much as we do!

    Why This Recipe Works

    1. The secret is the cream! The cream in these heavy cream pancakes makes the pancakes so soft, tender, and gloriously good you can't help but eat a whole stack or two to yourself.
    2. They're easy to make. We use regular ingredients and process steps to make these pancakes, so it's not difficult or challenging to whip up a batch. It will be a challenge not to eat them right off of the griddle, though!
    3. They're a frugal breakfast option. Pancakes are made using basic pantry staple ingredients like flour, sugar, and baking powder. When you price everything out per recipe or per serving, we're looking at a frugal option perfect for your morning meal.
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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🍽 Equipment Needed
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 💭 FAQs
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments
    a stack of pancakes on a plate with a fork full of a large bitesworth

    🥘 Ingredients

    All-purpose flour- This is for the gluten structure in the pancakes and is the base of the recipe.

    Leavening agents- You will need Baking powder and Baking soda to help these pancakes puff up nicely as they cook.

    Salt- This is a natural flavor enhancer.

    Granulated Sugar- For added sweetness and tenderness.

    Eggs- This is a binding agent, so it helps to hold them together. The yolks in the eggs also help to give a richer taste to the pancakes.

    Vanilla- Another flavor enhancer.

    Heavy Cream- You will need heavy cream to give the pancakes the rich texture we want.

    Milk- To help the pancakes get to the right consistency, adding in a little milk will help.

    For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.

    🍽 Equipment Needed

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    • Griddle or Skillet
    • Mixing Bowls
    • Spatula
    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Whisk

    🔪 Instructions

    Check out how to make sweet cream pancakes with these simple step-by-step instructions:

    Preheat the griddle to medium heat. This is about 300-325 degrees F.

    Mix dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar) in a bowl.

    In another bowl, beat the eggs and vanilla until blended, and then add in heavy cream and milk. Mix again.

    Whisk wet into dry until the batter has no more flour streaks or large clumps. Do not overmix.

    Add in a little more milk (about a tablespoon or two at a time) if the batter is too thick and you want it thinner.

    Grease your skillet or griddle and scoop the batter by the ¼ cup measures and place it nicely spaced onto the griddle. Spread out the batter ever so slightly, so it's larger and even looking in thickness.

    Wait about 2-3 minutes for the edges to look a bit firm and the bubbles to appear on the top before flipping over and cooking the other side for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Repeat for all pancakes.

    Serve warm with butter and syrup.

    a stack of golden pancakes on a blue rimmed plate with syrup and orange juice in background

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    Why add milk?

    The pancake batter for these pancakes with heavy cream recipe will be pretty thick, and that's totally fine. You can add in more or less milk (regular, whole-fat, or low-fat milk) to thin the batter to your desired consistency.

    Heavy cream and how it works here

    The heavy cream is what makes the batter nice and thick, but as the pancakes cook, it leaves behind a great deal of moisture and richness. Similar to how sour cream works in baked goods, leaving behind a velvety texture.

    If you know what I mean, you can expect greatness, and if you don't know what I'm talking about, try this Sour Cream Banana Bread recipe and see for yourself how big of a difference one ingredient can make.

    Cooking temp

    You'll want to cook these pancakes at a slightly lower-than-usual temperature to make sure that the outsides don't cook too fast compared to the centers. You'll also want to use the back of a spoon to spread the batter out a bit to make the pancakes a little more, even because they won't spread much as-is.

    💭 FAQs

    How do I know when pancakes are ready to flip?

    Pancakes are ready to flip when the edges look almost dry and set, and the centers of the pancakes appear to have bubbles. If you feel any resistance when you go to flip the pancake over, give it a moment before trying again, as this is often a sign of the pancake being underdone. Pancakes shouldn't fold like an accordion when you go to flip them.

    Can I make pancake batter in advance?

    Yes, you can whip up a batch of pancake batter and leave it well-covered in the fridge for up to 2 days in advance. After that, the leavening agents will not let your pancakes rise up as wonderfully as they could have when the batter is fresh so that means you could be left with thin or rubbery pancakes.

    What do sweet cream pancakes taste like?

    The flavor of these pancakes is similar to buttermilk pancakes- but better. They're soft, tender, flavorful, and practically melt in your mouth. They'll be great served with maple syrup, powdered sugar, fresh fruits, and more!

    a drizzle of syrup landing on a stack of pancakes with butter on top

    More great pancake recipes to try

    • Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes
    • Hot Chocolate Pancakes
    • Pumpkin Pancakes with Butter Pecan Syrup
    • Carrot Cake Pancakes with Cream Cheese Syrup
    • Easy Fluffy Pancakes
    • Simple Crepes (with Pancake Mix)

    📖 Recipe

    syrup drizzling over the top of butter topped pancakes
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    5 from 6 votes

    The BEST Sweet Cream Pancakes

    This sweet cream pancake recipe is sure to blow your mind. These pancakes are made with heavy cream instead of milk and the results are fluffy, buttery-tasting pancakes that are melt-in-your-mouth good.
    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Servings: 20 pancakes
    Calories: 117kcal
    Cost Recipe $2.55 / Serving $0.26
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    Equipment

    • Griddle or Skillet
    • Mixing Bowls
    • Spatula
    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Whisk

    Ingredients

    • 2 ½ cups all purpose flour ($0.20)
    • 3 teaspoon baking powder ($0.02)
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda ($0.01)
    • ½ teaspoon salt ($0.05)
    • ⅓ cup sugar ($0.03)
    • 2 large eggs ($0.16)
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract ($0.02)
    • 2 cups heavy cream ($1.98)
    • ½ cup milk ($0.08)
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    Instructions

    • Preheat your griddle to medium heat. This is about 300-325 degrees F.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
    • In another bowl blend together the eggs and vanilla until well mixed. Add in heavy cream and milk and mix again.
    • Whisk the wet ingredients into the dry ones and whisk together until no flour streaks remain. Do not overmix.
    • If desired add in more milk a tablespoon or two at a time
    • Grease your griddle or skillet and pour the batter ¼ cup at a time onto it.
    • Spread the batter out ever so slightly so that the pancake is larger and more even looking in thickness.
    • Wait about 2-3 minutes for the edges to look a bit firm and the bubbles to appear on the top before flipping over and cooking the other side for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Repeat for all pancakes.
    • Serve warm with butter and syrup.

    Notes

    Recipe Tips

    • The pancake batter for these pancakes with heavy cream recipe will be pretty thick and that's totally fine. To thin the batter to your desired consistency, you can add in more or less milk (regular, whole fat, or low-fat milk).
    • The heavy cream is what makes the batter nice and thick but as the pancakes cook it leaves behind a great deal of moisture and richness.
    • You'll want to cook these pancakes at a slightly lower than usual temperature to make sure that the outsides don't cook too fast compared to the centers. You'll also want to use the back of a spoon to spread the batter out a bit to make the pancakes a little more even because they won't spread much as-is.
    • Pancakes are ready to flip when the edges look almost dry and set and the centers of the pancakes appear to have bubbles. If you feel any resistance when you go to flip the pancake over, give it a moment before trying again as this is often a sign of the pancake being underdone. Pancakes shouldn't fold like an accordion when you go to flip them.
    • You can whip up a batch of pancake batter and leave it well covered in the fridge for up to 2 days in advance. After that, the leavening agents will not let your pancakes rise up as wonderfully as they could have when the batter was fresh so you could be left with thin or rubbery pancakes.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 2pancakes | Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 32.6g | Protein: 3.9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 27.1mg | Sodium: 252mg | Potassium: 359.4mg | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 7.4g | Vitamin A: 98.6IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 150.6mg | Iron: 1.7mg
    Author NicoleDurham
    Course Breakfast, brunch
    Cuisine American
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    Comments

    1. Betty says

      August 26, 2022 at 2:33 pm

      5 stars
      Best recipe ever! So simple, and so Good! You can taste the sweet cream, so glad to use 2 cups. I was a little short and used some half/half for the rest. I didn't add any addition milk to the batter. They come out so fluffy and so good. Thanks for you tips! That helped, to know to keep the heat down a little lower, as they came out Great! Last part of my batch, I added chocolate chips! They didn't sink to the bottom, since the batter is so fluffy, and came out Great!

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      • Nicole says

        August 26, 2022 at 3:01 pm

        I'm so glad you enjoyed this recipe 🙂

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