Sweet Coconut Cream Pancakes

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Fluffy, Tropical & Melt-In-Your-Mouth Delicious

If you love soft, fluffy pancakes with a dreamy tropical twist, these Sweet Coconut Cream Pancakes are about to become your new breakfast obsession. Made with coconut milk and a touch of cream for richness, each stack turns out tender, lightly sweet, and unbelievably comforting. They’re perfect for weekend brunch, cozy mornings, or even breakfast-for-dinner nights. Best of all, the batter comes together in minutes—ideal for busy families who still want something special on the table. 🥥✨

⏱️ Time Breakdown

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Servings: 4

📝 Ingredients

  • Dry Ingredients:
    • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 tbsp sugar
    • 2 tsp baking powder
    • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Wet Ingredients:
    • 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat for best flavor)
    • 1/3 cup coconut cream
    • 1 large egg
    • 2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional Add-ins:
    • Shredded coconut
    • Mini chocolate chips
    • Fresh pineapple pieces
  • Toppings:
    • Whipped cream
    • Toasted coconut
    • Maple syrup
    • Fresh berries

✨ Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or hand mixer
  • Nonstick skillet or griddle
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Spatula
  • Ladle or scoop

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk coconut milk, coconut cream, egg, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Make the batter: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and whisk gently until just combined. Batter should be thick but pourable—don’t overmix!
  4. Heat the pan: Warm a lightly greased skillet over medium heat.
  5. Cook the pancakes: Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake. Cook 2–3 minutes until bubbles form on top; flip and cook 1–2 minutes more. 🥞
  6. Serve: Stack high, drizzle with syrup, add coconut, fruit, or whipped cream, and enjoy the dreamy tropical flavor! 😍

💡 Pro Tips

  • Extra fluffy trick: Let the batter rest 5 minutes before cooking.
  • Coconut boost: Toast shredded coconut in a dry pan and sprinkle on top.
  • Make ahead: Cook and freeze pancakes in a single layer—reheat in the toaster.
  • Dairy-free option: Substitute melted coconut oil for butter to keep it fully dairy-free.

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