Strawberry Mascarpone Poppy Seed Pancakes

Enjoy these delightful strawberry mascarpone poppy seed pancakes for a perfect breakfast treat. The creamy mascarpone cheese and the sweetness of fresh strawberries make these pancakes irresistible.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
• Butter or oil for cooking

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt

In another bowl, beat the egg, and then stir in the buttermilk and mascarpone cheese until well combined

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined

Be careful not to overmix; its okay if there are a few lumps

Fold in the poppy seeds and diced strawberries

Heat a griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter or oil to grease the surface

Pour 1/4 cup portions of the pancake batter onto the griddle for each pancake

Cook until the edges start to look set and the bubbles on the surface begin to pop, then flip the pancakes and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown on both sides

Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter or oil to the griddle as needed

Serve the pancakes warm with additional diced strawberries and a drizzle of maple syrup if desired