Description
Fluffy star-shaped pancakes served with a sweet and tangy homemade berry compote, perfect for festive summer mornings or celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 tsp (8g) baking powder
- 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp (1.5g) salt
- 1 ¼ cups (300ml) milk (whole or 2%, dairy-free milk works too)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 3 tbsp (45g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 tsp (5ml) pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups (300g) mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries), fresh or frozen
- 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar for compote
- 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup (60ml) water
- Optional: pinch of cinnamon or splash of vanilla for compote
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together sifted all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the egg, then whisk in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil. Warm the silicone star mold on the skillet.
- Spoon about ¼ cup (60ml) batter into each star mold. Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and edges set. Remove mold and flip pancakes; cook another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- While pancakes cook, combine mixed berries, sugar, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until berries break down and sauce thickens, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stack pancakes on plates, spoon warm berry compote over the top, and optionally add whipped cream or powdered sugar.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes fluffy. Use room temperature eggs and milk for better texture. Control skillet heat to avoid burning. Let batter rest 5-10 minutes if possible. Use silicone molds for easy flipping. The berry compote can be made ahead and reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake with berry
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 7
Keywords: pancakes, star-shaped pancakes, berry compote, Fourth of July breakfast, festive pancakes, easy pancakes, homemade compote, summer breakfast