Cranberry Matcha Pancakes
- 1 cup cake flour (140g)
- 2 tsp matcha powder (5g)
- ¾ tsp instant dry yeast (2g)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp sugar (10g)
- ¾ cup milk (180ml)
Filling:
- 3 tbsp cream cheese (50g)
- Cranberries
- 1 to 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk (optional)
Instructions:
1. Mix flour, matcha, yeast, egg, sugar, and milk until smooth. Strain (optional). Cover and rest for 1 hour at room temp.
2. In a bowl, mix cream cheese with your desired amount of cranberries until evenly combined.
3. Once fermented, gently stir the batter.
4. Warm a nonstick pan on low (no oil). Pour batter and cook slowly until bubbly and golden underneath.
5. Add cranberry cream cheese to one side, fold like a taco, press gently, and slice.
If you're a fan of creative breakfast ideas or unique desserts, these Cranberry Matcha Pancakes offer a flavorful combination worth trying. Matcha powder adds a subtle earthy bitterness and vibrant green color that pairs beautifully with the sweet, tart cranberries and rich cream cheese filling. To make these pancakes fluffier, allowing the batter to rest for an hour after mixing the yeast is key—it encourages fermentation and lightness. From personal experience, using cake flour instead of all-purpose flour really enhances the tenderness of the pancakes. Also, warming your nonstick pan on low heat and cooking the batter slowly helps achieve a golden underside without burning, while allowing bubbles to form on top for easy flipping or folding. For an extra indulgent touch, you can mix sweetened condensed milk into the cream cheese and cranberries filling, balancing tartness with creamy sweetness. These pancakes work perfectly as a handheld breakfast sandwich when folded like a taco, making them convenient and fun to eat. If you want to experiment further, try adding chopped nuts or a drizzle of maple syrup on top. The matcha flavor also pairs wonderfully with other berries or citrus zest if you want a different fruit twist. Overall, this recipe is a delightful way to incorporate matcha into your mornings and impress guests with a creative, colorful dish.
