Denny's Blueberry Pancake Puppies with Cheesecake Dip
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Denny's Blueberry Pancake Puppies with Cheesecake Dip
Description
The pancake puppies start with a batter mixing blueberry pancake mix, water, powdered sugar, and white chocolate chips to create a flavorful dough. This batter is dropped by scoopfuls into hot vegetable oil heated to 350°F, frying the small balls until golden brown on all sides. Flipping once ensures even cooking and a crisp exterior with a tender interior dotted with blueberries and melted white chocolate.
The accompanying cheesecake dipping sauce blends softened butter and cream cheese whipped smooth, then gradually combined with powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy. A small amount of salt balances the sweetness. The sauce can be thinned with cream or milk if a looser consistency is desired. Together, the rich sauce and fried pancake puppies provide a sweet snack or dessert with textural contrast.
This recipe reproduces the diner-style pancake puppies with a cheesecake dip, making them suitable for serving at breakfast, brunch, or as an indulgent treat. The combination of crispy fried batter, sweet bursts from the white chocolate and blueberries, and tangy cream cheese sauce offers variety in each bite.
Ingredients
Pancake Puppies
- 4 cups vegetable oil
- 2 cups blueberry pancake mix brand: Krusteaz
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup white chocolate chips
Cheesecake Dipping Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter softened
- 3 tablespoons cream cheese softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Pancake Puppies
- In a heavy-duty pot over medium heat, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine the pancake mix, water, powdered sugar, and white chocolate chips. Mix until blended.
- Use a cookie scoop to scoop balls of pancake batter and drop them into the hot oil.
- When the pancake balls turn brown on the bottom side, flip them over with a slotted spoon and cook until the other side has browned.
- Remove the cooked pancake puppies from the oil and drain them on paper towels.
Dipping Sauce
- Place the softened butter and cream cheese in a bowl. Mix with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until fully incorporated.
- Add the salt and vanilla. Increase the speed to medium and beat until it is light and fluffy.
- If you want a thinner dipping sauce, add a little cream or milk until it reaches your desired consistency.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 414 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 414kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 437mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 179mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 303IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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