Cherry Pancake with Almonds

Cherry pancakes with almonds offer a delightful twist on traditional pancakes, combining sweet cherries and crunchy almonds for a satisfying breakfast or brunch. These pancakes are fluffy, deliciously sweet, and bursting with fruity flavor, making them an excellent choice to impress your family or guests.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Deliciously Flavorful: The combination of cherries and almonds creates an appealing balance between sweetness and nuttiness.

• Simple to Prepare: Easy ingredients and straightforward directions make it suitable even for beginners.

• Versatile: Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even as a special dessert.

• Nutritious Ingredients: Packed with vitamins from cherries and healthy fats from almonds, making this dish nutritious as well as delicious.

Ingredients

(Tip: You can find the complete list of ingredients and their measurements in the recipe card below.)

• All-purpose flour

• Baking powder

• Salt

• Granulated sugar

• Milk

• Eggs

• Vanilla extract

• Fresh cherries (pitted and chopped)

• Almond slices

• Butter (for cooking and serving)

• Maple syrup or honey (optional for serving)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until thoroughly combined.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.

3. Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

4. Fold cherries and half of the almond slices into the pancake batter.

5. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter.

6. Pour approximately ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.

7. Cook pancakes until bubbles form on the surface, approximately 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook until golden brown on both sides.

8. Serve pancakes topped with remaining almond slices, butter, and optional maple syrup or honey.

Servings and timing

• Servings: 4 servings (makes approximately 12 pancakes)

• Preparation Time: 10 minutes

• Cooking Time: 15 minutes

• Total Time: 25 minutes

Variations

• Gluten-Free: Substitute regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free option.

• Vegan Option: Use almond milk and flax eggs in place of regular milk and eggs.

• Different Fruit: Substitute cherries with blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, or diced peaches for different flavors.

• Nut-Free: Replace almonds with pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, or omit altogether.

Storage/Reheating

• Storage: Place leftover pancakes in an airtight container, separating layers with parchment paper, and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

• Reheating: Reheat pancakes in the microwave for about 30 seconds, or in a skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes per side.

FAQs

Can I use frozen cherries instead of fresh cherries?

Yes, frozen cherries are suitable. Thaw and drain them well before folding into the batter.

Can these pancakes be made ahead?

Yes, pancakes can be cooked ahead of time and reheated later for convenience.

How can I make my pancakes fluffier?

Avoid overmixing your batter and let it rest for a few minutes before cooking to ensure fluffiness.

Are almond slices necessary?

Almond slices add texture and flavor, but you can omit them or replace with another nut or seed of choice.

Can I substitute almond milk for regular milk?

Yes, almond milk or other non-dairy milk works perfectly in this recipe.

Can I freeze cherry almond pancakes?

Yes, pancakes freeze well for up to 2 months. Ensure they are separated with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

How do I prevent my pancakes from sticking to the pan?

Use a non-stick skillet lightly greased with butter or cooking spray, ensuring even heat distribution.

What kind of syrup pairs well with these pancakes?

Maple syrup complements the cherries and almonds well, but honey or cherry compote is also delicious.

How do I keep pancakes warm before serving?

Keep cooked pancakes in a preheated oven at around 200°F (95°C) until ready to serve.

What type of cherries works best for pancakes?

Sweet cherries, such as Bing or Rainier, are recommended, but tart cherries can also be used with adjusted sweetness levels.

Conclusion

Cherry pancakes with almonds offer an irresistible blend of sweet cherries and nutty almonds in a fluffy, satisfying breakfast. Easy to prepare yet impressive enough for special occasions, this recipe is bound to become a household favorite

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