Fluffy and Irresistible Chocolate Stuffed Pancakes

These Chocolate Stuffed Pancakes are stuffed with chocolate for a gooey chocolate filling. The pancake is a classic pancake batter with eggs, flour, baking powder, and milk, but when the batter is added to the skillet, it is stuffed with a piece of chocolate that melts during the cooking process. They make a delicious and decadent breakfast, particularly if you garnish them with maple syrup, whipped cream, chopped nuts, or fruit.

To make the stuffed pancakes, you make a batter with flour, eggs, sugar, baking powder, and milk. Then, you spread circles of hazelnut cream on a baking sheet and place it in the freezer until solid. Finally, the batter gets layered with the chocolate in a pan to cook before being served. Dusted with icing sugar or garnished with whipped cream, these pancakes work well as a breakfast, dessert, or snack.

What are Stuffed Pancakes?

These stuffed pancakes are classic pancakes with a twist! Some batter gets poured into a pan before being topped with a disc of frozen hazelnut cream, and then it is topped with additional batter and cooked to golden perfection. Served warm, the hazelnut cream becomes melted and extra delicious!

Pro Tips

• Use a whisk to ensure that the pancake batter is lump-free.
• Feel free to make the hazelnut cream discs well ahead of time to make preparing these pancakes easier when you plan to cook them.
• For even-sized pancakes, use a ¼ cup measuring cup to portion out the batter.
• If you are making a lot of pancakes, you can place the cooked ones on a baking sheet in a warm oven to keep them warm until you have cooked the entire batch.
• You will know the pancakes are ready to flip when they are golden around their edges and bubbling on top.

What to Serve with Stuffed Pancakes?

These stuffed pancakes can be served alongside tea and coffee for an easy breakfast, or you can add different garnishes to make them more special. Fresh berries, sliced bananas, chopped hazelnuts, freshly whipped cream, maple syrup, or honey are all wonderful garnishes for any type of pancake.

Can I Make Stuffed Pancakes Dairy-Free?

Yes, you can! If you need to make this recipe without dairy, you can replace the milk with your favourite plant-based milk. Both almond milk or soy milk would work well as they have neutral flavours.

How Do I Prevent Lumps in Pancake Batter?

To prevent lumps in pancake batter, it is best to use a whisk rather than a wooden spoon. The wire whisk will help remove lumps, ensuring you have a smooth batter.

Can I Replace the Hazelnut Cream?

Yes, if you don’t have hazelnut cream on hand, you could melt chocolate and shape it into discs similar to how you would with the hazelnut cream. It won’t have that nutty taste of the hazelnut cream but it will still be delicious.

How to Store Stuffed Pancakes

These stuffed pancakes are best served immediately, but if you have any left over, you can store them in the fridge as well. Simply place them in an airtight container or on a plate covered with plastic wrap. The pancakes should keep well for 3 to 4 days.

How to Make Chocolate Stuffed Pancakes

Step 1

Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk the flour with the sugar and baking powder. Whisk in the milk and eggs until combined.

In a large bowl, whisk the flour with the sugar and baking powder. Whisk in the milk and eggs until combined.

Step 2

Step 2

Spread the hazelnut cream on a parchment-lined baking sheet in discs. Place them in the freezer to set.

Spread the hazelnut cream on a parchment-lined baking sheet in discs. Place them in the freezer to set.

Step 3

Step 3

Grease a pan with oil and heat it on the stove. Add some batter and once it starts to set, add a hazelnut cream disc followed by additional batter. Flip and cook it on the other side. Continue cooking until all of the batter and hazelnut discs are used up.

Grease a pan with oil and heat it on the stove. Add some batter and once it starts to set, add a hazelnut cream disc followed by additional batter. Flip and cook it on the other side. Continue cooking until all of the batter and hazelnut discs are used up.

Step 4

Step 4

Serve immediately!

Serve immediately!