Ingredients

• 2/3 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs, separated
• Cream Cheese Syrup
• Garnish: chopped toasted pecans

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake pecans and coconut in a single layer in a shallow pan 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through.
2. Stir together flour and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk together buttermilk, next 3 ingredients, and 2 egg yolks in another bowl. Gradually stir buttermilk mixture into flour mixture just until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in toasted pecans and coconut. Beat egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form; fold into batter.
3. Pour about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake onto a hot buttered griddle or large nonstick skillet. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until tops are covered with bubbles and edges look dry and cooked. Turn and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until done. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet, and keep warm in a 200° oven up to 30 minutes. Serve with Cream Cheese Syrup.

Cook’s Note

1. When using a griddle, heat it to 350°.
2. For tender pancakes, don’t overmix the batter; it should be lumpy.

Cream Cheese Syrup

Over-the-top Cream Cheese Syrup will be a hands-down favorite around your breakfast table. Drizzle this frosting-like syrup over our Italian Cream Pancakes or your favorite breakfast bread.

Ingredients

• 1/2 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup milk

Preparation

1. Beat cream cheese, butter, maple syrup, and vanilla at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
2. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Gradually add milk, beating until smooth.
3. If desired, microwave in a microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 10 to 15 seconds or just until warm; stir until smooth.