Nutella Stuffed Pancakes (Printable Version)

Fluffy American-style pancakes filled with warm, melting Nutella centers for a decadent morning treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 - 8 tablespoons Nutella, chilled into disks

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dollop 8 heaping tablespoons of Nutella onto the sheet, shaping each into a disk about 2 inches wide. Freeze for at least 30 minutes until firm.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
03 - In another bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
05 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and brush with a little butter.
06 - Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Place a frozen Nutella disk in the center, then spoon a little more batter over the Nutella to cover it completely. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and edges look set, about 2 minutes. Flip carefully and cook another 1-2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
07 - Repeat with remaining batter and Nutella disks, adding more butter as needed. Serve warm, optionally dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with extra Nutella.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between fluffy pancake and gooey chocolate center creates that perfect sweet and comforting moment
  • These look impressive on the plate but come together faster than you'd expect, even on lazy mornings
02 -
  • The first pancake is almost always a sacrifice to the kitchen gods, so don't stress if it's imperfect
  • If Nutella starts seeping out while cooking, your disks weren't frozen enough and next time pop them in longer
  • These reheat surprisingly well in the toaster oven at 350°F for about 5 minutes if you somehow have leftovers
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop to portion the Nutella, it gives you perfectly equal disks every time
  • Warm your serving plates in the oven so the chocolate stays melty longer
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