Pumpkin Cheesecake Pancakes

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE >>> PUMPKIN PIE

These pumpkin pancakes straight up taste like pumpkin pie in pancake form. But you know what’s better than pumpkin pie? Pumpkin cheesecake. So obviously I made these into Pumpkin Cheesecake pancakes to take your pancake experience to the next level. You can thank me later.

But for real, I absolutely love the texture and taste of these pancakes! They are thick, soft, and fluffy thanks to the extra moisture provided by the pumpkin puree and brown sugar, and they are perfectly spiced: not too little and not too much.

WHAT IF I DON’T LIKE CHEESECAKE?

If you don’t like cheesecake, just don’t make the cream cheese glaze! Then they will just be regular pumpkin pancakes. Top them off with a good drizzle of real maple syrup and they will be equally delicious and fall themed!

ARE PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE PANCAKES EASY TO MAKE?

YES. These couldn’t be easier to make. You can use one bowl and mix all the wet ingredients together first, and then add all the dry ingredients in and whisk to combine. Here are all the ingredients for the pancakes:

• Milk
• Pumpkin puree
• Egg
• Butter
• Flour
• Brown sugar
• Granulated sugar
• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Pumpkin pie spice (click for my homemade pumpkin pie spice recipe that will save you money!)
• Salt

WHAT ABOUT THE CREAM CHEESE GLAZE?

Super easy! It’s only five ingredients:

• Cream cheese
• Butter
• Vanilla
• Powdered sugar
• Milk

The milk is used in this recipe to thin out the glaze until it’s looser than a frosting so you can pour it on the pancakes, although it will still be a bit thick. If you think the glaze is too thick just keep adding splashes of milk until it loosens up. Alternatively, you could also put it in the microwave for a few seconds to make it more pourable.

HOW MANY PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE PANCAKES DOES THIS RECIPE MAKE?

It depends on how big you make the pancakes, but if you make them medium-sized like I did, the recipe makes about 12. The recipe for the cream cheese glaze yields about 1 1/2 cups.

So open up your windows to let that autumn breeze in, put on your favorite sweater, and make a batch of these delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake Pancakes!! Fall vibes AF.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Pancakes

Pumpkin Cheesecake Pancakes are thick, fluffy, and doused in a healthy portion of not-too-sweet cream cheese glaze. They are perfect for any fall morning! Pair these pumpkin pancakes with a pumpkin spice latte and you’ll be in fall-flavored heaven.

Cream Cheese Glaze

• 4 oz cream cheese (1/2 a block, softened)
• 4 tablespoons butter (1/2 stick, softened)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 3-4 tablespoons milk

Pancakes

• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons butter (melted (or 2 tbsp vegetable oil) plus more for frying pan)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Cream Cheese Glaze

1. Using an electric mixer, beat together cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
2. Slowly add in the powdered sugar and mix until combined.
3. Slowly add in the milk and combine. Set the glaze aside to use for later.

Pancakes

1. In a large bowl, combine the wet ingredients: milk, pumpkin puree, egg, and melted butter (slightly cooled). Whisk together until combined.
2. Add all the dry ingredients to the wet: flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Whisk until just combined.
3. Heat a medium-sized frying pan over medium heat. Once it is hot, add a small pad of butter or oil to the pan and spread around the pan.
4. Fill a ladle halfway with the pancake batter, and add it to the pan. Let the pancake cook until you see bubbles start to form and pop on the surface of the pancake, and the edges look set. Use a spatula to flip and cook for another minute or two. Repeat until the batter is gone.

5. Add your pancakes to a plate and spread or pour on the cream cheese glaze. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon and enjoy with a warm pumpkin spice latte!

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