Nutella Stuffed Pancakes (Printable)

Fluffy pancakes filled with warm, gooey Nutella. A decadent breakfast treat that's easy to make and perfect for brunch.

# What You Need:

→ Pancake Batter

01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 cup whole milk
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Filling

10 - 1/2 cup Nutella, chilled into disks

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dollop 8 tablespoons of Nutella onto the sheet, shaping each into a disk approximately 2 inches wide. Freeze for at least 30 minutes until completely firm.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined; avoid overmixing. Allow batter to rest for 5 minutes.
05 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly brush with butter.
06 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Place a frozen Nutella disk in the center and spoon additional batter over the Nutella to completely cover it.
07 - Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and edges appear set, approximately 2 minutes. Carefully flip the pancake.
08 - Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to serving plate.
09 - Repeat cooking process with remaining batter and Nutella disks, adding additional butter to the skillet as needed between batches.
10 - Serve pancakes warm, optionally dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with additional Nutella.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The warm Nutella center oozes out with the first bite, turning an ordinary pancake into a restaurant-worthy treat.
  • Freezing the filling beforehand makes assembly surprisingly simple and mess-free.
  • You can prep the Nutella disks days ahead and keep them frozen until youre ready to cook.
  • Kids and adults alike lose their minds over the surprise molten center.
02 -
  • If the Nutella disks aren't frozen solid, they'll leak out the sides and burn on the griddle, so don't skip the freezing step.
  • Covering the Nutella completely with that second spoonful of batter is crucial, otherwise the filling will ooze out before the pancake sets.
  • Medium heat is key, too hot and the outside burns before the inside cooks, too low and the pancakes turn pale and dense.
03 -
  • Make a double batch of Nutella disks and keep them in the freezer in a zip-top bag, so you can whip up these pancakes anytime without extra prep.
  • Use a small ice cream scoop to portion the batter evenly, it makes assembly faster and ensures all the pancakes cook at the same rate.
  • Let the batter rest those full 5 minutes, it makes a noticeable difference in fluffiness and texture.
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