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Pumpkin Cheesecake Pancakes + Butterscotch Caramel Sauce

Ingredients

Pumpkin Pancakes

  • 1 1/2 C all purpose flour
  • 2 TBSP granulated sugar
  • 1/3 C pumpkin puree
  • 1 1/4 C whole milk
  • 1 egg room temp
  • 1 TBSP oil
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 3/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Cheesecake filling:

  • 1 8 oz. package cream cheese
  • 1/4 C sour cream
  • 1/4 C butterscotch syrup

Butterscotch caramel sauce

  • 1/2 C brown sugar
  • 1/2 C maple syrup
  • 1 stick unsweetened butter
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 C heavy cream

Garnish:

  • Pecans, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, fresh fruit

Instructions

Preparing the Butterscotch Caramel Sauce:

  • In a small sauce pan add your brown sugar, butter, maple syrup.
  • Heat on medium until the butter is melted.
  • Turn your heat to high and allow to boil for 4 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat. Add your heavy cream and salt.
  • Stir to combine. Set to the side.

Make the Pancakes:

  • In a large bowl add the flour, sugar, baking powder, and spices. Whisk to combine.
  • In a separate bowl, add the milk, pumpkin puree, egg, and oil. Stir to combine.
  • Add the pumpkin mixture into the flour mixture. Stir until combined.
  • Turn your stove on medium. Spray your pan with a non-stick baking spray.
  • Pour 1/4 C onto hot pan to make the pancakes.

Prepare Cheesecake Filling:

  • Add all ingredients into a small bowl and whip until combined.
  • Layer pancakes with cheesecake filling.
  • Top with pecans, butterscotch maple sauce, and fresh whip cream.

Notes

Here's how you can tell it's time to flip the pancakes:
  • Look for Bubbles: After pouring your batter onto the hot griddle, keep an eye out for bubbles forming on the surface. These little guys are your friends, telling you the pancake is cooking through.
  • Check the Edges: As those bubbles pop, take a peek at the edges of your pancake. When they start to look firm and slightly dry, it's a good indicator that the bottom has cooked.
  • Take a Sneak Peek:  If you're like me, you might get a bit impatient. It's okay to gently lift a small part of the pancake with a spatula to check the color. You're aiming for a beautiful light to golden brown.