Don’t let a power outage or an accident ruin your favorite ice cream! Instead of letting ice cream melt into a sticky mess, transform it into a delicious breakfast. These vanilla-infused pancakes are light, fluffy, and golden brown, offering a delightful way to salvage your ice cream.
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Vanilla ice cream, melted
Vanilla ice cream is sweet, creamy, and distinctly vanilla-flavored. When melted, it becomes a thick, syrupy liquid that retains its sweetness and vanilla essence.
Pancake mix
Pancake mix generally neutral so it can take on flavors and extracts of your choosing. Use your favorite brand on hand. When prepared, it forms a soft, slightly sweet, and often subtly savory base.
Butter
Butter is rich, fatty, and savory with a creamy mouthfeel. When melted, it adds a golden, nutty aroma and taste. Start and finish your pancake with butter to add nutty richness to the ice cream pancakes.
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How did this recipe come to be
I left the freezer open and ruined 3 brand new half gallon containers. The freezer wasn’t warm. It was just left open, so the ice cream was okay to eat. However, it wouldn’t be enjoyable for its intended purpose. I figured I can either re-spin the ice cream with cream for shakes or use it. I hate dedicating freezer space to melted ice cream so I decided to use it. I know others have been in this situation. I wish I used this every time our freezer went out during hurricane season.
Can i just substitute the ice cream for the milk exactly
Ice cream is thicker than milk or water. Therefore, you can’t substitute it directly into your pancake batter at a 1:1 ratio. To account for the ice cream’s viscosity, reduce the overall pancake mix by one-quarter. If you prefer, you can thin out the ice cream with a little milk. This is helpful if you like a thinner pancake.
Can I do this with scratch made batter
Pancake mix is ideal for ice cream pancakes due to its convenience. It simplifies preparation, eliminating the need to measure individual dry ingredients like flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. This saves time, reduces error potential, and offers consistent results, providing a stable base for experimenting with ice cream flavors.
Can i make this recipe with freezer burned ice cream
The problem with freezer burned ice cream is that it is usually melted. It is also exposed to air in the freezer. Often times, freezer burned things taste like what they are exposed to. You can technically use that ice cream for this recipe if you’re sure the ice cream hasn’t become warmed. You need to sample the melted ice cream. If it tastes like anything other than the intended ice cream flavor, it is not salvageable. It needs to be disposed of.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE
Mixing Bowl
Measuring Spoons
Whisk
Griddle
Spatula
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RECIPE
Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Pancakes
Ingredients
Method
- Whisk the melted ice cream until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and pancake mix until just combined.
- Heat a griddle over medium-low heat.
- Melt the butter on the griddle.
- Using an ice cream scoop, pour portions of batter onto the griddle, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
- Cook until the edges begin to brown and bubbles form, then flip and cook the other side.
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