Fluffy Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes made with Krusteaz Buttermilk Pancake Mix, layered with macerated strawberries and cinnamon bourbon whipped cream. The ultimate spring brunch recipe that feels bakery-worthy but comes together with simple ingredients at home.
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Ingredients
Macerated Strawberries Ingredients:
3cupssliced strawberries
1cupgranulated or superfine sugar
1tbsp+ 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Reserve 5-6 fresh strawberriesthinly slice them, and then set them aside.
Ingredients for Pancakes:
2cupsof Krusteaz Buttermilk Pancake Mix
1 1/3cupsof cold water
1tbspof butter for greasing the griddle
Ingredients for the Cinnamon Bourbon Whipped Cream
2 1/2cupsheavy whipping cream
5tbsppowdered sugar
1/3tspground cinnamon
2tbspsbourbon
Instructions
Directions for making the macerated strawberries:
In a medium mixing bowl, add 3 cups sliced strawberries, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 tbsp + 1 tsp fresh lemon juice.
Stir gently to combine.
Place plastic wrap tightly over the bowl and allow the strawberries to steep for 3-5 hours at room temperature or overnight in the fridge.
Directions for making the pancakes:
In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of Krusteaz Buttermilk Pancake Mix with 1 1/3 cups of cold water.
Mix until the pancake batter is lump-free.
Place the silicon rounds on a 300-degree preheated griddle.
Add a tablespoon of butter to each round.
Spoon in the batter and cook until bubbles form.
Carefully remove the silicon rounds, then flip each pancake.
Cook until the pancakes are golden brown.
Directions for making the homemade whipped cream:
Chill the mixing bowl and the whisk attachment in the freezer for 15-20 minutes.
Add the 2 1/2 cups of heavy cream to the stand mixer and mix at medium speed until the cream forms stiff peaks.
Add the 5 tbsp of powdered sugar, 1/3 tsp of cinnamon, and 2 tbsps of bourbon, then continue mixing until stiff peaks form.
Assemble the strawberry shortcake pancakes:
Place a pancake on a serving plate and add a tablespoon of the strawberry syrup. (Feel free to add a little maple syrup as well.)
Add a spoonful of the prepared whipped cream.
Next, add 2-3 slices of the fresh strawberries.
Repeat the process with another layer of pancake, macerated strawberry syrup, and whipped cream.
Top with more fresh strawberries and macerated strawberries.
Serve.
Notes
We recommend making the macerated strawberries first, preferably the night before or at least a few hours before serving.