Nutella Swirl Pancakes

By á-6416

Ingredients

• Pancakes (Can use your favorite pancake recipe or a box mix)
• 1 cup white whole wheat flour or All-Purpose Flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk (I used 1 %)
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil
• Nutella Filling
• 1/4 cup of Nutella
• 2 1/2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
• Cream Cheese Glaze (optional)
• 2 ounces cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons of unstalted butter
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.
Whisk in beaten egg, milk and oil until just combined - a few lumps are fine.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt Nutella and butter together in 10 second increments, stirring in between until pourable consistency.
Pour filling into a pastry bag with a small tip.
Cook Pancakes
Heat griddle or large skillet over low heat. Spray with nonstick spray.
Scoop about 1/4 cup batter onto the skillet. When pancake has started to cook a little, swirl in the Nutella filling
When bubbles begin to appear on the surface, flip carefully with a spatula and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes more until browned on the underside.
Transfer to a baking sheet or platter and keep in a warm oven until ready to serve.
Cream Cheese Glaze
In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, heat cream cheese and butter until melted. Whisk together with powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Set aside.
When ready to serve, spoon warmed glaze onto the top of each pancake.

Notes

You may have to keep reheating the Nutella filling in the microwave as you make the pancakes so it remains liquefied.