Heart-Shaped Pancakes with Chocolate Delight
Heart-Shaped Pancakes with Chocolate are fluffy and romantic.They feature a fun heart shape and rich chocolate topping.Ideal for Valentine’s Day or special mornings.Simple to make and loved by all ages.
Ingredients
For the Pancakes:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1¼ cups milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Topping:
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy cream or milk
Optional Toppings:
- Fresh strawberries or raspberries
- Whipped cream
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
Prepare the Batter:
- In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, mix milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
Heat the Pan:
- Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it.
Shape the Pancakes:
- Pour batter into a heart shape using a squeeze bottle or spoon. Cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook until golden.
Make the Chocolate Sauce:
- Heat cream and pour over chocolate chips. Stir until smooth.
Serve:
- Stack pancakes, drizzle with chocolate, and add toppings as desired.
Notes
- Use a squeeze bottle for perfect heart shapes.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes fluffy.
- Cook on medium heat for even browning.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Adjust sweetness based on chocolate used.