Description
Indulgent Nutella pancake sandwiches merge sweet breakfast dreams with dessert-like decadence. Crispy golden edges and molten chocolate center make this treat irresistible for morning cravings or midnight snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
Pancake Base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Filling and Topping:
- 1/2 cup Nutella
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
Frying and Finishing:
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp whipped cream
Instructions
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large mixing bowl to create a uniform dry mixture.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs and milk until well combined, then gently fold in melted butter to create a smooth liquid base.
- Pour liquid ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring carefully until just combined – avoid overmixing to maintain pancake tenderness.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat, ensuring even surface coverage.
- Ladle pancake batter onto the hot skillet, creating medium-sized circular shapes, and cook until golden bubbles form on the surface.
- Flip pancakes and cook opposite side until light golden brown, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove pancakes and let cool slightly on a wire rack.
- Spread generous layer of Nutella between two pancakes, creating a sandwich-like structure.
- Dip entire Nutella-filled pancake sandwich into remaining batter, ensuring complete coating.
- Return coated sandwich to hot skillet, frying until exterior becomes crispy and deep golden brown, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer fried sandwich to serving plate, sprinkle with chocolate chips and dust with powdered sugar.
- Garnish with dollop of whipped cream and serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Gently combine wet and dry ingredients to keep pancakes tender and fluffy, stopping when just incorporated to avoid tough texture.
- Temperature Control: Maintain medium heat while cooking pancakes to achieve golden-brown color without burning, adjusting stove dial as needed.
- Batter Consistency: If batter seems too thick, thin with a splash of milk; if too runny, add small amounts of flour to reach perfect pouring consistency.
- Alternative Dietary Options: Substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free blend, use dairy-free milk, and replace eggs with mashed banana or applesauce for vegan adaptation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 487
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 61 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 77 mg