Vampire Pancakes October 26
I suspect that vampires aren’t big breakfast-eaters. They’re probably more of the midnight snack type. This is precisely why I was inspired, as I was looking for a late-night snack during an evening of pre-Halloween scary movie watching, to make these vampire pancakes. These are buttermilk pancakes made with a red, raspberry jam filling that oozes out when you cut in for a bite.
The pancakes are quite easy to make. You start with a fairly standard pancake batter with a little bit of vanilla extract thrown in and pour some onto a preheated griddle. Next, you add a dollop of raspberry (or other red-colored) jam to the center of the pancake as it cooks. It’s a good idea to try and spread out the jam as you place it on the pancake, even putting several little dollops. At this stage, the pancake batter is too delicate to stand up to being spread with jam, and it’s really nice if the jam fills up as much of the pancake as possible. Top the jam with some more batter to cover it completely and cook as you would a regular pancake.
When the pancakes were fresh off the griddle and the jam was still warm, they were moist and tender, with a nice ooze to the filling. You can taste the vanilla and buttermilk in the pancakes alongside the jam. These pancakes were sweet enough that they didn’t need any additional syrup or toppings before serving, but whipped cream might be a nice touch if you want to serve a little on the side.
I used the same technique that I’ve used on my Vampire Cupcakes and Vampire Cookies to add bite marks to these pancakes before serving. I’m sure that any vampires out there would approve, even if they might prefer a different flavor of filling for their portion.
Jam-Filled Vampire Pancakes
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp sugar
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 large egg
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
approx 1/3 cup red jam of your choice
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.
In a small bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together buttermilk, egg, vegetable oil and vanilla. Pour into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Preheat a lightly greased griddle or frying pan to medium-high. When a drop of water skitters on the surface, it is ready.
Drop a scant 1/4 cup of batter onto the griddle. Place about 3 tsp jam in the center of the pancake. Cover with a bit more pancake batter - just enough to hide the jam. Cook until first side is golden, then flip and brown the second side.
To make vampire bites, use a toothpick to make fang marks and mark each with a drop of jam.
Serve immediately.
Serves 3-4
Kerry Oct 26
ok, guess what we are having saturday morning for Breakfast?
Susie Oct 26
This is so brilliant! I am thinking that I could use a littel halloween pancake mold and still get the same results?
Just imagine- these little guys in the shape of a bat!
Sara @ Our Best Bites Oct 26
I love these! So creative. My kids would love it, lol
dawn Oct 26
oh aren’t you amazing! love it.
susan from food blogga Oct 26
I love them all, Nicole, but I have to admit that the cupcakes are my favorite!
Amy W. Oct 26
Love, love, LOVE these!
Nutmeg Nanny Oct 26
Hahaha these are adorable!
dandhbeachboy Oct 26
Wow..this is really cool..perfect for Halloween..!
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Super cool!
carey Oct 27
Those are just AWESOME!! Perfect for halloween breakfast and an upcoming movie premiere my niece is waiting for. Thanks!
Kelsey/TheNaptimeChef Oct 27
Wow - these are awesome!
Kel Oct 29
I wonder how well it would work to warm up the jelly/jam and squirt it on with an old honey bottle, or something similar. It might be easier than trying to spread the jam, and allow for more even filling.
Carol Oct 30
Kel - Thanks for inspiring me to keep my nearly empty agave nectar squirt bottle. I love your idea and think it’s perfect for the jam application (so long as the jam is the right consistency). One of my favorite breakfast spots also uses this trick. Can’t wait for Saturday morning to make these.
Ashley Nov 1
Awesome creation!