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Ice Cream Pancakes

Start your day with these rich and fluffy ice cream pancakes, combining the sweetness of vanilla ice cream with a tender pancake texture, making breakfast feel like dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pancake Ingredients
  • 1 cup self-rising flour Provides the structure and fluffiness for the pancakes.
  • 1 cup vanilla ice cream Adds sweetness and a creamy texture to the batter.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Enhances the rich vanilla flavor of the pancakes.
  • 2 tbsp salted butter Used for cooking to add flavor and prevent sticking.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Stir together self-rising flour, melted vanilla ice cream, and vanilla extract until combined with some lumps remaining.
Cooking
  1. Heat salted butter in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat until melted.
  2. Use a spoon to scoop pancake batter onto the hot pan.
  3. Reduce heat to low and cook until edges bubble and the bottom is golden brown.
  4. Carefully flip and cook for an additional minute.
  5. Re-butter the pan and repeat with remaining batter.
Serving
  1. Enjoy with butter and syrup on top for added sweetness.

Notes

For best results, use fresh ice cream and don't overmix the batter. Experiment with toppings like fruits or whipped cream for added flavor.