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Copycat IHOP Grinch Pancakes with Cream Cheese Icing Glaze and Green Whipped Cream Recipe

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These Copycat IHOP Grinch Pancakes bring festive fun to your breakfast table with fluffy green pancakes topped with a tangy cream cheese glaze, whipped green cream, and red heart candies for a pop of color. Perfect for holiday mornings or anytime you want a cheerful treat, these pancakes combine classic flavors with vibrant presentation inspired by the beloved Grinch character.

Ingredients

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Green Pancakes

  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1¼ cups buttermilk
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Green food coloring, as needed

Cream Cheese Icing Glaze

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3–5 tablespoons milk

Green Whipped Cream

  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, sifted
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Green food coloring, as needed

Decorations

  • Small red heart candies or jumbo red heart sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pancake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. In a separate bowl, combine the egg, buttermilk, granulated sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Add green food coloring a few drops at a time until you reach the desired green hue.
  2. Cook the Pancakes: Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface if needed. Pour approximately ¼ cup batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook each pancake for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, then flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Keep pancakes warm while preparing the toppings.
  3. Make the Cream Cheese Icing Glaze: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat until fully combined. Add milk one tablespoon at a time to reach a drizzling consistency that’s smooth but not too runny.
  4. Prepare the Green Whipped Cream: In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Add green food coloring a drop at a time and continue whipping until the color is evenly incorporated and firm peaks form.
  5. Assemble the Pancakes: Stack the green pancakes on plates. Drizzle generously with the cream cheese icing glaze. Top with a dollop of green whipped cream and finish by sprinkling small red heart candies or jumbo red heart sprinkles on top for a festive look.

Notes

  • Use full-fat cream cheese and heavy cream for the best texture and flavor in the glaze and whipped cream.
  • Adjust the amount of green food coloring to achieve your desired shade without affecting pancake flavor.
  • For dairy-free options, substitute with plant-based cream cheese and whipping alternatives, but the texture may vary.
  • Keep cooked pancakes warm by covering loosely with foil or placing in a low oven (200°F) until ready to serve.
  • If buttermilk is unavailable, make a substitute by adding 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar to 1¼ cups milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.

Keywords: Grinch pancakes, IHOP copycat, green pancakes, cream cheese glaze, holiday breakfast, festive pancakes, whipped cream, red heart candy

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