Tropical Pancakes Recipes

TROPICAL PARADISE PANCAKES

Steps:

• Whisk together the pancake mix and orange juice; the batter will be lumpy. Stir in the pineapple, banana, pecans, and coconut.
• Heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium-high heat. Drop batter by large spoonfuls onto the griddle, and cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry. Flip, and cook until browned on the other side. Repeat with remaining batter.

SILVER DOLLAR TROPICAL PANCAKES WITH MASCARPONE WHIPPED CREAM

Steps:

• Whisk together the flour, granulated and brown sugars, the baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, butter and vanilla in a small bowl. Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and gently mix to combine. Do not overmix. Let sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes and up to 30 minutes before using.
• Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Heat a cast-iron or nonstick griddle pan over medium heat and brush with melted butter. Once the butter begins to sizzle, use 2 tablespoons of the batter for each pancake and cook until bubbles appear on the surface and the bottom is golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip over and cook until the bottom is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes longer. If desired, keep warm on a baking sheet in the oven.
• Serve a stack of 6 pancakes per person, topped with some of the Pineapple-Mango Syrup and Mascarpone Whipped Cream. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs, if desired.
• Combine 2 cups chopped mango, 2 cups chopped pineapple, the sugar and 2 cups water in a large saucepan, bring to a boil over high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is very soft, about 15 minutes.
• Remove the pan from the heat and, using an immersion blender, blend until almost smooth. Add the honey and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
• Strain the mixture into a bowl and add the finely diced mango and pineapple, the orange zest and lemon juice to taste. Keep warm while making the pancakes.
• Combine the mascarpone, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and 1/2 cup cream in a medium bowl and whip until soft peaks form; add a bit more heavy cream if not creamy enough. Put in a pastry bag with medium tip.

TROPICAL PANCAKES

Steps:

• Measure reserved pineapple juice; if less than 1/2 cup, add water to equal 1/2 cup.
• In medium bowl, stir together Bisquick mix, pineapple juice and egg. Stir in crushed pineapple, macadamia nuts, brown sugar and 1/2 cup coconut just until combined.
• Spray griddle with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. For each pancake, pour 1/4 cup batter onto griddle. Cook until bubbles form on top and edges are dry. Turn; cook other side until golden brown.
• Serve pancakes topped with warmed pineapple preserves, sliced bananas and toasted coconut.

MINI TROPICAL PANCAKES

Steps:

• Line a freezer-safe plate with waxed paper. Place banana slices on the plate and cover with plastic wrap. Freeze until solid, about 2 hours.
• Fill a small bowl with hot water. Transfer 1/4 cup frozen banana slices to a resealable plastic bag and seal tightly. Place bag into the bowl of hot water and let sit until bananas are melted, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Stir milk and vinegar together in a bowl to create buttermilk. Set aside for 5 minutes.
• Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl.
• Whisk egg, butter, coconut extract, and banana extract into the bowl with the buttermilk mixture. Mix buttermilk-egg mixture into the bowl with the flour mixture and stir batter until smooth. Slowly pour melted bananas into batter and stir until smooth.
• Coat a medium-sized skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Pour batter by tablespoonfuls onto the skillet to create mini pancakes. Wait for pancakes to bubble, about 1 minute, then flip. Cook 1 minute more and transfer pancakes to a plate. Repeat with remaining batter.

SPICED COCONUT PANCAKES WITH TROPICAL FRUIT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250°. Whisk first 6 ingredients and 3/4 teaspoon salt in large bowl. Whisk coconut milk, 1 1/4 cups warm water, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and vanilla in medium bowl. Whisk coconut milk mixture into dry ingredients until batter is pourable.
• Heat griddle or skillet over medium-high heat; brush with vegetable oil. Working in batches, add batter by 1/4 cupfuls. Working quickly and using back of spoon, spread each pancake to about 4-inch round. Cook until small bubbles appear on surface and bottoms of pancakes are golden, reducing heat if browning too quickly, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn over; cook until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to baking sheet. Keep warm in oven.
• Place 2 to 3 pancakes on each plate. Top with tropical fruit salad, maple syrup, and chopped pistachios.