Strawberry-Mascarpone Pancakes With Balsamic Syrup Recipe
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Servings:
2 Servings
Ingredients
  • ¾ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 2 cups hulled & sliced strawberries
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup (4 ounces) mascarpone cheese, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ cup (4 ounces) mascarpone cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons butter or oil, for greasing the pan
Directions
  1. Bring the balsamic vinegar to a simmer in a small pot. Cook over low heat until reduced to ¼ cup. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
  2. Bring the maple syrup to a simmer. Add the sliced strawberries and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 2 minutes until the strawberries begin to soften and release their juices. Remove from heat and stir in reduced balsamic then set aside.
  3. Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks. Add the mascarpone, sugar, and salt. Whip to medium peaks. Refrigerate until ready to use. Whip again to stiffen before using if making ahead.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk to combine the mascarpone, milk, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and melted butter. Fold lightly just combined, but lumpy. Don't overmix.
  5. Heat a small pat of butter or drizzle of oil in a medium pan over low heat until the pan feels warm when you hover your hand over, 1 to 2 minutes. Use a ½ cup measure or 4-ounce scoop to portion a mound of pancake batter into the center of the pan. Spread to a 6-inch circle. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes over low heat until bubbles begin to surface and the bottom is golden brown. Flip and cook for 1 minute on the remaining side. Repeat with remaining batter for 6 large pancakes.
  6. Stack the pancakes and serve warm dusted with confectioners' sugar, a generous spoonful of strawberries and syrup, and a dollop of whipped mascarpone.