Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
10 min
Yields
16 servings
Giada’s pancakes have chunks of almond paste inside for extra flavor.
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ingredients
½
cup (4 oz) mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
1 ½
cups water
1
Tbsp sugar
2
tsp pure almond extract
1
tsp pure vanilla extract
2
cups buttermilk pancake mix (recommend: Krusteaz)
4
oz almond paste, cut into ¼" pieces
2
Tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
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directions
Notes
Serving suggestion: maple syrup and fresh raspberries
Step 1
In a food processor, combine the mascarpone, water, sugar, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Process until the mixture is smooth. Add the pancake mix and pulse until just combined. Add the almond paste and pulse once to incorporate.
Step 2
Preheat a griddle or a large, nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Grease the griddle or skillet with 1 tablespoon of butter. Working in batches, pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the griddle and cook for about 1 1/2 minutes each side until golden. Repeat with the remaining butter and batter.
Step 3
Arrange the pancakes on a platter and serve with maple syrup and fresh raspberries.