A Fancier Way To Serve Pancakes Starts With Frozen Berries

Are you tired of serving your favorite homemade pancakes with only butter and maple syrup? Beyond using more delicious ingredients that will change the way you make pancakes or making the switch to bread flour for the fluffiest pancakes of your life, consider using frozen mixed berries to transform your next stack of hotcakes into a memorable, first class breakfast. One fancy way to use berries is as a tasty, visually appealing garnish combined with rich cream cheese and a bit of honey. 

First, gather the necessary ingredients, which include frozen nixed berries, whipped cream cheese spread, honey, and powdered sugar. Combine the whole or chopped berries with a bit of the powdered sugar and allow your fruit to thaw for roughly 10 minutes. Thawed berries mixed with sugar become soft and full of moisture, which makes them both delicious and easier to chew. Once your pancakes are cooked and semi-cooled, spread the cream cheese mixed with a bit of honey onto each pancake. Then, add spoonfuls of your prepared berry mixture directly atop and serve. 

Tart and sweet strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries pair well with the luscious cream cheese for a cheesecake vibe. And while using frosty fruit to make this simple topping is an easy way to upgrade flapjacks, there are more ways to utilize the convenience of frozen berries come breakfast time.

As far as other creative ways you can use frozen fruit to create an epic breakfast, one of the best ideas is also the simplest. To ensure every bite of your homemade hotcakes is loaded with fruity flavor, infuse the batter with chopped frozen berries. However, since icy berries are very watery and can bleed their colors into your pancakes, instead of incorporating them in directly into your batter, drop them onto the uncooked sides of your pancakes as they fry before flipping. Since the cell structure of frozen berries breaks down easily, once flipped, they will burst and give your pancakes a juicy upgrade.

You can also use frozen berries to make a warm and comforting fruit compote. Combine the fruit with sugar, water, and a bit of citrus juice on the stovetop. Once your berries soften and have boiled for about 10 minutes, remove your pot from the heat and allow the mixture to thicken as it cools. Serve spoonfuls of berry compote alongside your pancakes. 

Alternatively, for a refreshing maple syrup substitute, puree the berry compote to make a smooth, pourable sauce. If you'd rather try another unique garnish, combine the berries with frozen whipped topping and sweetened condensed milk. Use this whipped cream alternative to give your homemade pancakes a fruity yet creamy finishing touch. With all these ideas, you can see that mixed berries are one of those frozen fruits to stock up on.