Rice Pudding Pancakes

Indulge in the heavenly combination of creamy rice pudding and fluffy pancakes with this delectable Klatkager - Rice Pudding Pancakes recipe. This delightful twist on a classic breakfast treat will have you coming back for seconds!

The warm and cozy flavors infused into these pancakes will leave you craving for more. The perfect balance of sweetness with the rice pudding pancakes topped with jam for a truly satisfying breakfast that will keep you fueled for the day ahead.

It took some digging to find this recipe and due to the fact this dish is not a modern one means it's not likely easy to find in Denmark. A Adamant Kitchen has written a great history of these Pancakes, if you are interested in learning more about this dish.

Why you'll love this

Irresistibly Creamy

These pancakes are infused with the rich and velvety flavors of rice pudding. Each bite is a luscious blend of smooth, creamy textures that will leave you craving more.

Comforting and Satisfying

With every mouthful, you'll experience the familiar comfort of rice pudding, combined with the satisfying fluffiness of traditional pancakes. This breakfast option is perfect for those cozy weekend mornings.

Versatile and Customizable

These Rice Pudding Pancakes can be easily adapted to suit your taste preferences. Whether you prefer a touch of cinnamon or a sprinkle of raisins, you can customize them to create your own signature flavor combination.

Healthy and Nutritious

Made with wholesome ingredients such as cooked rice, eggs, and milk, these pancakes offer a nutritious breakfast option. Packed with essential nutrients, they will keep you energized and satisfied throughout the day.

How to prepare Rice Pudding Pancakes

Make the rice pudding: Cook the rice in a saucepan until it's rice pudding.

Create the pancake batter: Combine the pancake ingredients in a bowl to create the batter.

Cook: Heat a little butter in a fry pan and cook tablespoonful amounts of batter and cook until golden on both sides.

Serve: Stack em up and serve with jam.

Ingredients and substitutions for Rice Pudding Pancakes

• Arborio rice: The usual rice for rice pudding is arborio or risotto rice as its a shorter grain that doesn't needing washing because we want those starches to thicken up the liquids.
• Milk: This needs a lot of milk and whole milk was used here for the ultimate creaminess in my pancakes. You could absolutely substitute or use non dairy milk here.
• Eggs: As well as adding structure to the pancakes, the eggs bind everything together so are essential.
• Flour: Plain or all purpose flour helps give our pancakes structure and forms the batter to cook nice pancakes soaking up a little of that rice pudding and egg moisture.
• Vanilla extract & salt: The flavor bomb of our pancakes this gives depth of flavor and the salt also gives an edge to the sweetness once we spoon over our jam.

See recipe card for quantities.

How to make Danish Rice Pudding Pancakes:

Place your rice, water, milk and salt in a saucepan on medium low heat, stirring to combine.

Cook uncovered, stirring every 3-5 minutes until the rice is soft when pinch between your fingers and the rice pudding is thick but the liquid has cooked off. This will take approximately 25 minutes.

Remove from the heat and set aside to cool fully.

For the pancakes, place the rice pudding, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract and flour into a bowl and stir to form your pancake batter until smooth.

Place a heavy based frying pan on medium heat and add in ½ teaspoon butter, adding in ½ ladleful of the pancake batter.

Cook until the top edges of your pancake are bubbling and it feels firm when you slide a spatula beneath your pancake, approximately 2 minutes.

Flip and continue cooking the remaining side for a further 2 minutes until golden.

Plate up or cover to keep warm as you continue cooking the remaining batter.

Plate a stack up with a spoonful or two of jam on top.

Dig in!

Equipment needed to make this

Small saucepan: To make that syrup, you'll need a small saucepan or pot.

Mixing bowl: A medium mixing bowl is needed for the pancake batter.

Ladle: A regular soup ladle works to scoop up your batter up!

Heavy based frying pan: A heavy based frying pan will heat well and keep the heat, even on a low temperature to make those outer edges golden and keep the interior of your pancakes fluffy.

Spatula: A thin edged spatula is best to get under your pancakes without affecting the batter if they aren't ready to be flipped yet.

FAQs for the best Rice Pudding Pancakes

Can the Danish rice pudding be made ahead?

Yes!! Particularly if you want to speed things up in a morning, just make sure to refrigerate the rice pudding and take it out and allow it to come to room temperature for 15 minutes before making your batter.

Can I customize the flavors of these pancakes?

Absolutely! Our Rice Pudding Pancakes recipe is highly versatile. Feel free to add your favorite spices like cinnamon or nutmeg, or even mix in some raisins or chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.

Are Rice Pudding Pancakes a healthy breakfast option?

Yes, indeed! These pancakes are a healthier twist on the traditional rice pudding dessert. Made with wholesome ingredients like cooked rice, eggs, and milk, they provide essential nutrients to start your day on a nutritious note.

How do Rice Pudding Pancakes compare to traditional pancakes?

Rice Pudding Pancakes offer a delightful twist on classic pancakes. With the addition of cooked rice, they have a creamy and comforting texture that sets them apart. They provide a unique and indulgent breakfast experience for those looking to try something different.

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