cherry red velvet pancake pops (Print Version)

Mini red velvet pancakes on sticks, glazed with cherry syrup and sprinkled with pistachios for a fun sweet treat.

# Ingredients:

→ Red Velvet Pancakes

01 - 125 g all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 180 ml buttermilk
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 tablespoon red gel food coloring
11 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Cherry Glaze

12 - 80 ml dark cherry syrup
13 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice

→ Assembly

14 - 40 g shelled pistachios, finely chopped
15 - 12 wooden skewers or cake pop sticks

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, beat together buttermilk, egg, melted butter, red gel food coloring, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined; do not over-mix.
04 - Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
05 - Drop tablespoon-sized portions of batter onto the skillet. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until bubbles form, then flip and cook another 1 to 2 minutes until set. Continue with remaining batter.
06 - Mix dark cherry syrup and lemon juice in a small bowl until well combined.
07 - Thread three mini pancakes onto each skewer or cake pop stick.
08 - Brush or drizzle each assembled skewer generously with cherry glaze.
09 - Sprinkle chopped pistachios over the glazed pops while the surface is still sticky.
10 - Arrange pancake pops on a serving platter and serve immediately.

# Additional Notes:

01 - For homemade dark cherry syrup, simmer 200 g pitted cherries with 65 g sugar and 60 ml water until thickened, then strain before use.
02 - Replace pistachios with toasted almonds or omit for a nut-free option.
03 - For extra richness, serve with whipped cream or mascarpone on the side.
04 - Red gel food coloring offers more vibrant color than liquid alternatives.