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A tall glass filled with scoops of gelato swirled with dark espresso and dusted with cocoa powder, with two spoons dipping into the top, surrounded by coffee beans and ladyfingers.Cinnamon Roll Skillet Pancakes

Cinnamon Roll Skillet Pancakes

A decadent, giant fluffy skillet pancake swirled with rich, buttery cinnamon sugar and topped with a luscious homemade cream cheese glaze. The ultimate show-stopping weekend brunch treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1.75 cups Whole milk, room temperature
  • 2 large Eggs, room temperature
  • 0.25 cup Unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted (for swirl)
  • 0.75 cup Light brown sugar, packed (for swirl)
  • 1 tablespoon Ground cinnamon (for swirl)
  • 4 oz Cream cheese, softened (for glaze)
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter, softened (for glaze)
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons Milk (for glaze)

Method
 

  1. Mix the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the swirl. Place in a piping bag and let sit at room temperature to thicken slightly.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
  4. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a 10-inch or 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat on the stove.
  5. Pour batter into the hot skillet. Instantly pipe the cinnamon mixture in a swirl pattern over the batter, starting from the center outwards.
  6. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 15-18 minutes until puffed and the center is set.
  7. While baking, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until you reach a pourable glaze consistency.
  8. Remove skillet from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, drizzle heavily with the glaze, slice, and serve warm.