Eggnog Pancakes with Homemade Vanilla Syrup
Made with an eggnog batter, these fluffy pancakes are the perfect holiday breakfast when served with creamy homemade vanilla syrup!
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 485kcal
Ingredients
For the pancakes:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 2-2 1/2 cups eggnog
For the vanilla syrup:
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, vanilla and melted butter. Whisk in 2 cups eggnog. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
- If needed, add additional eggnog, a little bit at a time, until batter reaches desired consistency.
- Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a lightly greased, hot griddle. Turn pancakes when bubbles form on top, then cook a minute or two longer, until the second side is golden brown.
- Serve pancakes warm, topped with vanilla syrup, whipped cream, and ground nutmeg.
- To make syrup: In a medium sauce pan whisk together water, sugar and cornstarch. Bring to a boil. Boil, stirring constantly for 3-5 minutes.
- Reduce heat. Stir in butter, salt and vanilla until butter is completely melted. Add heavy cream and simmer a few minutes longer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 558mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 38g