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.
# What You’ll Need:
→ 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
# How to Make It:
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 Tips::
01 -
- Bright cherry flavor and signature red velvet color create a memorable presentation
- Perfect finger food for parties or special breakfast treats
- Easy to make ahead and assemble right before serving
- Uses simple pantry ingredients plus a touch of fruit for freshness
02 -
- Rich in cocoa and tangy cherry flavor for a true red velvet experience
- Kid-friendly and interactive for family breakfasts
- Vegetarian with options for nut-free or gluten-free tweaks
03 -
- Use a non-stick skillet and wipe it between batches to prevent pancakes from browning too quickly
- Red gel food coloring creates a much more dramatic color than liquid adjust quantity for your ideal shade
- Glaze and nut topping adhere best while pancakes are still warm and the syrup is sticky