Fluffy Gingerbread Pancakes with Dates and Crème Fraîche

Name: Fluffy Gingerbread Pancakes with Dates and Crème Fraîche
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 150 g self-raising flour; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp ground ginger; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 tsp golden caster sugar; 1 egg, beaten; 1/2 tbsp maple syrup; 200 ml full-fat milk; 1 tbsp vegetable oil for frying; 100 g pitted dates chopped; 100 ml crème fraîche

These warm, spiced gingerbread pancakes are the ultimate cozy breakfast. Infused with aromatic ginger, cinnamon, and maple syrup, they are served with a dollop of cool crème fraîche and sweet chopped dates for a perfect morning treat.

Servings10 Portions

Prep Time10 Mins

Cook Time20 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

self-raising flour
150 g
baking powder
0.5 tsp
ground ginger
1 tsp
ground cinnamon
1 tsp
golden caster sugar
2 tsp
egg, beaten
1
maple syrup
0.5 tbsp
full-fat milk
200 ml
vegetable oil for frying
1 tbsp
pitted dates chopped
100 g
crème fraîche
100 ml

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the self-raising flour, baking powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, golden caster sugar, and a pinch of salt until well combined.

In a separate jug or bowl, whisk the beaten egg with the milk and 1/2 tablespoon of maple syrup.

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, whisking constantly until a smooth, silky batter forms without any lumps.

Heat a light drizzle of vegetable oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat.

Ladle small rounds of batter into the pan, cooking 2-3 at a time. Cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbles begin to appear on the surface, then flip and cook for another minute until golden and fluffy.

Repeat the process in batches until you have 10 pancakes. Serve in a warm stack topped with a dollop of crème fraîche, chopped dates, and an extra drizzle of maple syrup.