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Cream Cheese Syrup for Pancakes

Cream Cheese Syrup for Pancakes: Indulge in Cheesecake Bliss

Transform your pancakes with this quick and easy Cream Cheese Syrup for Pancakes that offers a luscious cheesecake flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Syrup
  • 1 cup Sugar Can be replaced with a sugar alternative
  • ½ cup Butter Unsalted preferred
  • ½ cup Buttermilk Can substitute with regular milk plus lemon juice
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese (softened) Low-fat options can be used
  • ¼ tsp Baking Soda Avoid substituting for best results
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract Almond extract can be used as an alternative

Equipment

  • Deep pot
  • Whisk
  • measuring cups
  • bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt the Butter: In a deep pot over medium-high heat, place ½ cup of unsalted butter. Allow it to melt completely, stirring gently to ensure it doesn’t burn. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Combine Sugar and Buttermilk: Add 1 cup of sugar and ½ cup of buttermilk to the melted butter in the pot. Stir continuously until well combined, then increase the heat slightly. Bring to a gentle boil and keep boiling for 1 minute.
  3. Beat in the Cream Cheese: While boiling, take 4 ounces of softened cream cheese in a bowl. Pour over the syrup and whisk until smooth and creamy for about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Whisk in Vanilla and Baking Soda: Return the mixture to the pot and whisk in 1 tsp of vanilla extract and ¼ tsp of baking soda. Whisk vigorously for an even consistency.
  5. Serve Warm Over Pancakes: Once foamy, remove from heat and let cool slightly. Drizzle over pancakes, waffles, or French toast.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ozCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing. Store syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. It can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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