Description
Cherry Red Velvet Pancake Pops are a delightful twist on traditional pancakes, featuring rich flavor and a vibrant color, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 125 g all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 180 ml buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon red gel food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 80 ml dark cherry syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 40 g shelled pistachios, finely chopped
- 12 wooden skewers or cake pop sticks
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat together buttermilk, egg, melted butter, red gel food coloring, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined; do not over-mix.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of batter onto the skillet. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until bubbles form, then flip and cook another 1 to 2 minutes until set. Continue with remaining batter.
- Mix dark cherry syrup and lemon juice in a small bowl until well combined.
- Thread three mini pancakes onto each skewer or cake pop stick.
- Brush or drizzle each assembled skewer generously with cherry glaze.
- Sprinkle chopped pistachios over the glazed pops while the surface is still sticky.
- Arrange pancake pops on a serving platter and serve immediately.
Notes
- For homemade dark cherry syrup, simmer 200 g pitted cherries with 65 g sugar and 60 ml water until thickened, then strain before use.
- Replace pistachios with toasted almonds or omit for a nut-free option.
- For extra richness, serve with whipped cream or mascarpone on the side.
- Red gel food coloring offers more vibrant color than liquid alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Griddle or Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pop
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg