Ultimate Cinnamon Roll Pancakes with Cream Cheese Glaze and Cinnamon Swirl

The ultimate breakfast treat featuring fluffy pancakes infused with warm cinnamon spice and topped with rich cream cheese glaze and cinnamon swirl. This gourmet comfort food masterpiece combines the beloved flavors of classic cinnamon rolls with the satisfying texture of perfect pancakes, creating an unforgettable breakfast experience that elevates the morning meal to extraordinary heights perfect for weekend brunch, special occasions, or any time you crave the perfect balance of sweet, spiced, and indulgent flavors.

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Cinnamon Roll Pancake Mastery Secrets for Perfect Sweet Breakfast Creation

Essential Ingredients Selection

Creating Your Masterpiece

Perfect Pancake Batter Mastery:
Master the technique of creating fluffy pancake batter without overmixing for ideal texture.
Cinnamon Swirl Creation Excellence:
Learn the skill of making smooth cinnamon swirl that pipes easily and caramelizes beautifully.
Griddle Temperature Perfection:
Perfect the method of maintaining ideal heat for golden pancakes without burning swirl.
Cream Cheese Glaze Technique:
Master the art of creating smooth, pourable glaze with perfect consistency and flavor.
Assembly Timing Strategy:
Learn optimal timing for serving warm pancakes with perfectly melted glaze.
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The Art of Ultimate Cinnamon Roll Pancake Perfection

Perfect Pancake Batter Mastery
Master the technique of creating fluffy pancake batter without overmixing for ideal texture.
Cinnamon Swirl Creation Excellence
Learn the skill of making smooth cinnamon swirl that pipes easily and caramelizes beautifully.
Griddle Temperature Perfection
Perfect the method of maintaining ideal heat for golden pancakes without burning swirl.
Cream Cheese Glaze Technique
Master the art of creating smooth, pourable glaze with perfect consistency and flavor.
Assembly Timing Strategy
Learn optimal timing for serving warm pancakes with perfectly melted glaze.
Cinnamon Roll Pancake Mastery Secrets for Perfect Sweet Breakfast Creation
Batter Consistency: Don't overmix pancake batter - lumps are okay and lead to fluffier pancakes.
Swirl Technique: Pipe cinnamon swirl immediately after pouring batter for best integration.
Heat Control: Keep griddle at medium heat to prevent burning the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Glaze Temperature: Warm the cream cheese glaze slightly for easier drizzling over pancakes.
Timing Strategy: Keep cooked pancakes warm in low oven while finishing the batch.
Storage Tip: Leftover pancakes reheat beautifully in toaster or warm oven the next day.
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Ultimate Cinnamon Roll Pancakes with Cream Cheese Glaze and Cinnamon Swirl

The ultimate breakfast treat featuring fluffy pancakes infused with warm cinnamon spice and topped with rich cream cheese glaze and cinnamon swirl. This gourmet comfort food masterpiece combines the beloved flavors of classic cinnamon rolls with the satisfying texture of perfect pancakes, creating an unforgettable breakfast experience that elevates the morning meal to extraordinary heights perfect for weekend brunch, special occasions, or any time you crave the perfect balance of sweet, spiced, and indulgent flavors.

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Ingredients

Custard Cream
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For the Perfect Pancake Batter:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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For the Wet Ingredients:
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1 3/4 cups whole milk
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2 large eggs
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1/4 cup melted butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup sour cream
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For the Cinnamon Swirl:
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1/2 cup butter, melted
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1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup butter, softened
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1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
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3-4 tablespoons milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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For the Flavor Enhancers:
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
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1/8 teaspoon allspice
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Pinch of cardamom
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For the Cooking Process:
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2 tablespoons butter for griddle
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Cooking spray as needed
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Extra butter for serving
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Maple syrup for drizzling
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For the Gourmet Touches:
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1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
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2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar
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Powdered sugar for dusting
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Fresh berries for garnish
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For the Assembly Enhancement:
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Whipped cream (optional)
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Extra cinnamon for sprinkling
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For the Perfect Assembly:
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Squeeze bottle for swirl design
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Small offset spatula
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For Special Equipment:
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Large griddle or non-stick pan
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Electric mixer
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Large mixing bowls
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Whisk
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Ladle

Instructions

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Prepare cinnamon swirl by mixing melted butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
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Whisk mixture until smooth and transfer to squeeze bottle or piping bag.
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Set cinnamon swirl mixture aside at room temperature for easy piping later.
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Make cream cheese glaze by beating cream cheese and butter until fluffy.
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Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla, beating until smooth and creamy.
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Adjust glaze consistency with more milk if needed for drizzling texture.
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Set cream cheese glaze aside while preparing pancake batter from scratch.
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Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and spices in large bowl.
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In separate bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and sour cream.
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Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined.
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Don't overmix batter - a few lumps are perfectly fine for fluffy pancakes.
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Let batter rest for 5 minutes while heating griddle to proper temperature.
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Heat griddle or large non-stick pan over medium heat until hot.
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Lightly grease griddle with butter and wipe excess with paper towel.
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Pour 1/4 cup batter onto griddle for each pancake, spacing evenly apart.
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Immediately pipe cinnamon swirl in spiral pattern on top of each pancake.
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Cook pancakes for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and edges look set.
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Carefully flip pancakes and cook another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
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The cinnamon swirl side should be beautifully caramelized and fragrant when done.
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Transfer cooked pancakes to warm plate and cover with clean kitchen towel.
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Repeat cooking process with remaining batter, adding butter as needed to griddle.
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Warm cream cheese glaze slightly if it has thickened during cooking process.
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Stack pancakes on serving plates with cinnamon swirl side facing up.
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Drizzle generously with warm cream cheese glaze and extra cinnamon if desired.
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Serve immediately with butter, maple syrup, and fresh berries for complete indulgence.