Nutella Stuffed Pancakes (Printable)

Fluffy pancakes filled with warm, gooey Nutella. A decadent breakfast or brunch treat that's surprisingly simple to prepare.

# What You Need:

→ Pancake Batter

01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
03 - 1 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
05 - 1/4 tsp salt
06 - 1 cup whole milk
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (plus more for cooking)
09 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Filling

10 - 8 tbsp Nutella, chilled into disks

# Directions:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dollop 8 heaping tablespoons of Nutella onto the sheet, shaping each into a disk about 2 inches wide. Freeze for at least 30 minutes until firm.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In another bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined; do not overmix. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
05 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and brush with a little butter.
06 - Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Place a frozen Nutella disk in the center, then spoon a little more batter over the Nutella to cover it completely.
07 - Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set, about 2 minutes.
08 - Flip carefully and cook another 1–2 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
09 - Repeat with remaining batter and Nutella disks, adding more butter as needed.
10 - Serve warm, optionally dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with extra Nutella.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The surprise molten center makes breakfast feel like a special occasion without any fancy techniques.
  • Freezing the Nutella ahead means you can make these on a weekday morning without chaos.
  • They taste like dessert but still count as breakfast, which is a win in any household.
02 -
  • If the Nutella disks aren't frozen solid, they'll melt too fast and leak out the sides before the batter sets.
  • Don't overmix the batter or your pancakes will turn out dense and chewy instead of light and fluffy.
  • Medium heat is key, too hot and the outside burns before the center cooks through.
03 -
  • Make extra Nutella disks and keep them in the freezer so you can whip these up anytime without waiting.
  • Use a small ice cream scoop to portion the batter evenly, it keeps all the pancakes the same size.
  • If you don't have a nonstick pan, a well seasoned cast iron skillet works beautifully once it's properly heated.
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