Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes

⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes • 🍳 Cook Time: 20 minutes

Fluffy pancakes meet juicy strawberries and airy whipped cream in this easy and fun Mother's Day recipe. It's sweet, bright, and feels a little extra without making a huge fuss in the kitchen. Plus, it’s totally customizable depending on what Mom loves!

A sky-high stack of golden pancakes layered with whipped cream and strawberries, topped with a drizzle of maple syrup.

Pancakes are always a hit, but there's something extra cheerful about dressing them up for Mother's Day. I wanted something that felt festive without needing to bake a whole cake or spend hours prepping. These strawberry shortcake pancakes totally fit the bill. They look fancy, but they’re low-key enough that even little helpers can get involved!

You could easily swap out the strawberries for Mom’s favorite fruit or even add a flavored whipped cream if you want to level it up. I kept it classic because strawberries feel so springy and fresh. Plus, if you use good berries, you barely need to sweeten them at all. Just slice them up, sprinkle with a little sugar, and let them get all syrupy and delicious.

If you're hosting a bigger Mother's Day brunch, you could set up a little pancake bar with toppings like fresh berries, different syrups, chocolate chips, and maybe even some lemon curd. That way, everyone can build their dream stack, and it keeps things easy and fun for you too!

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🍽️ Servings: 4 • 🔥 Calories/Serving: 380

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tablespoons sugar

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 1/4 cups milk

• 1 egg

• 3 tablespoons melted butter (plus extra for the pan)

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries

• 2 tablespoons sugar (for strawberries)

• 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping

• Maple syrup, for serving

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Steps

Step 1

In a small bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with 2 tablespoons sugar. Set aside to macerate.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

In another bowl, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla until combined.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. A few lumps are fine!

Step 5

Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat and lightly butter it.

Step 6

Pour about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook another 1-2 minutes.

Step 7

Stack pancakes with a layer of whipped cream and strawberries between each.

Step 8

Top the final stack with extra whipped cream, strawberries, and a drizzle of maple syrup.

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Make it your own!

• 🍓 Berry Swap: Use raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries if strawberries aren't available.

• 🧁 Chocolate Lovers: Sprinkle mini chocolate chips between the layers for a richer twist.

• 🍯 Citrus Brightness: Add a little lemon zest to the batter for a fresh pop of flavor.

• 🌟 Whipped Cream Upgrade: Fold a little vanilla or almond extract into your whipped cream for an extra special touch.

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