Description

These mouthwatering Cinnamon Roll Cottage Cheese Pancakes offer a unique twist on classic pancakes by incorporating cottage cheese for a rich, creamy texture and a delightful cinnamon roll flavor. Perfect for a comforting breakfast or brunch, these pancakes combine the fluffiness of traditional batter with sweet, cinnamon-spiced swirls and a luscious maple syrup drizzle.

Ingredients

Pancake Batter

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (King Arthur preferred)
2 1/4 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup cottage cheese (Good Culture brand recommended for thicker texture)
3 large eggs
2 tbsp milk
2 tbsp coconut oil (melted and cooled to room temperature)
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract

Cinnamon Roll Filling

2 tbsp butter (softened to about 70°F for easy mixing)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup cottage cheese
2 tbsp maple syrup (Coombs Family Farms Grade A suggested)

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Instructions

Prepare the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, milk, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well blended. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix to maintain fluffy pancakes.
Make the Cinnamon Roll Filling: In a small bowl, blend the softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, cottage cheese, and maple syrup until smooth and spreadable. This filling will add a rich, gooey cinnamon swirl inside the pancakes.
Cook the Pancakes: Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet. Immediately dollop a spoonful of the cinnamon roll filling onto the center of the batter, then gently swirl it in with a knife or toothpick to create a cinnamon roll pattern. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set. Carefully flip and cook for another 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with remaining batter and filling.
Serve: Stack the pancakes warm and drizzle additional maple syrup on top for extra sweetness. Enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

Use cottage cheese brands with thicker texture for better pancake consistency.
Softened butter is key for an easy-to-mix cinnamon roll filling.
Swirling the filling gently in the batter creates the signature cinnamon roll effect.
Do not overmix pancake batter to avoid dense pancakes.
Adjust cooking temperature as needed to prevent burning while ensuring the pancakes cook through.