Irresistible Pink Strawberry Mimosa Pancakes
Fluffy pink pancakes infused with sparkling wine and fresh strawberries, perfect for a festive and flavorful breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 pancakes (about 4 servings) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
- ½ cup (120 ml) sparkling wine or champagne (dry bubbly preferred)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, diced
- Butter or oil for cooking (unsalted butter preferred)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Sift the flour and baking powder for an extra light texture if desired.
- In a medium bowl, beat the eggs until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Stir in the milk, sparkling wine, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir with a spatula until just combined. The batter should be a bit lumpy; do not overmix.
- Fold in the diced strawberries carefully. Drain excess liquid from very juicy strawberries to avoid thinning the batter.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a small pat of butter or a light drizzle of oil and swirl to coat.
- Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, pour batter onto the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set.
- Flip carefully and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Adjust heat as needed to avoid burning.
- Place cooked pancakes on a baking sheet in a warm oven (about 200°F / 90°C) to keep warm while finishing the batch.
- Serve immediately with extra fresh strawberries, maple syrup, or powdered sugar as desired.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes tender. Use room temperature eggs and milk for better blending and rise. Keep the pan clean between batches to prevent burning. Let batter rest 5-10 minutes before cooking to activate baking powder. For non-alcoholic version, replace sparkling wine with sparkling water or lemon-lime soda. Frozen strawberries should be thawed and drained well to avoid watery batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2-3 pancakes p
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
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