Tres Leches Pancakes
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Tres Leches Pancakes
Description
This recipe transforms classic pancakes by incorporating cinnamon and vanilla into a batter with mini chocolate chips for subtle sweet bursts. The pancakes are pan-cooked until golden and fluffy, providing a tender, light texture.
The signature Tres Leches syrup is made by combining sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream boiled briefly to thicken slightly before cooling. This syrup is drizzled over the pancakes, imparting a creamy, moist quality that soaks into the stack without overwhelming it.
Toppings such as dulce de leche or caramel drizzle add additional richness and sweetness, while whipped cream and berries provide fresh and light contrasts. This combination makes the pancakes suitable for a decadent breakfast or brunch treat.
Ingredients
Pancakes:
- 1 cup milk whole
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Tres Leches Syrup:
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk can
- 12 oz evaporated milk can
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Toppings:
- dulce de leche or caramel drizzle
- ground cinnamon
- Whipped Cream
- fresh berries
Instructions
- In one bowl, using a hand or electric mixer, mix milk, egg, oil, sugar, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl stir together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Little by little add the flour mixture to the milk mixture. Stirring well after each addition not to make clumps.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Place a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Use a ladle or a measuring cup to pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot skillet or griddle. When air bubbles start to form on the pancake, flip it to the other side and cook until golden.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, and stir well to avoid the chocolate chips sinking to the bottom of the bowl.
Tres Leches Syrup:
- Add all the syrup ingredients to a medium saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil while stirring constantly.
- Boil for 2-3 minutes to thicken, continuously stirring.
- Remove from heat and let it cool, it will continue to thicken while it cools.
- Drizzle on pancakes and top them with your desired toppings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8pancakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 317 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 317kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 127mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 360mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 40g | 80% |
| Vitamin A | 402IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 358mg | 36% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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