Tropical Island Pancakes Recipe

Name: Tropical Island Pancakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Coconut-Ginger Cream Cheese Filling; - PHILADELPHIA Original Cream Cheese, softened; 1 cup canned coconut milk; 2 Tbsp. gingerroot, minced; 2 cups prepared whipped topping; Tropical Fruit Topping; 2 qt. navel oranges, peeled, sectioned and chopped; 3 cups fresh pineapple, medium dice, caramelized; 3 cups fresh mangos, medium dice, caramelized Whole Foods 2 ea For $4.00 thru 02/09; 4 each bananas, sliced, caramelized; Pancakes; 8 each eggs, beaten; 1-1/2 qt. milk; 1/2 cup oil; 4 tsp. coconut extract; 2 qt. pancake mix; 1/2 cup flaked coconut; 1/2 cup orange blossom honey

Servings: persons

Coconut-Ginger Cream Cheese Filling
- PHILADELPHIA Original Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup canned coconut milk
2 Tbsp. gingerroot, minced
2 cups prepared whipped topping
Tropical Fruit Topping
2 qt. navel oranges, peeled, sectioned and chopped
3 cups fresh pineapple, medium dice, caramelized
3 cups fresh mangos, medium dice, caramelized Whole Foods 2 ea For $4.00 thru 02/09
4 each bananas, sliced, caramelized
Pancakes
8 each eggs, beaten
1-1/2 qt. milk
1/2 cup oil
4 tsp. coconut extract
2 qt. pancake mix
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup orange blossom honey

1
Coconut-Ginger Cream Cheese Filling: Beat cream cheese in 6-qt.
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bowl of electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment 1 min.
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Scrape bottom and side of bowl.
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Add coconut milk and ginger; beat until well blended.
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Add whipped topping; beat on low speed just until blended.
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Refrigerate until ready to use.
7
Tropical Fruit Topping: Combine ingredients.
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Refrigerate until ready to use.
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Pancakes: Whisk eggs, milk, oil, extract and pancake mix just until large lumps disappear.
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(Over mixing causes pancakes to toughen.)
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Let stand 1 to 2 min.
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to thicken.
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Heat lightly oiled 12-inch saute pan on medium-low heat.
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For each pancake, spoon 1/4 cup batter into pan; immediately spread to 5-inch circle.
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Cook 2 to 3 min.
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on each side or until golden brown on both sides.
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Repeat with remaining batter, brushing pan with remaining oil as needed.
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For each serving: Place 1 Pancake on serving plate; spread with 1 Tbsp.
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Coconut-Ginger Cream Cheese Filling.
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Repeat with second and third pancakes, overlapping each slightly into fanned pattern.
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Top with 1/2 cup Tropical Fruit Topping.
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Sprinkle with 1 tsp.
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coconut.
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Drizzle with 1 tsp.
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honey.

934

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Coconut-Ginger Cream Cheese Filling, - PHILADELPHIA Original Cream Cheese, softened, 1 cup canned coconut milk, 2 Tbsp. gingerroot, minced, and more.

Yes, Tropical Island Pancakes falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tropical Island Pancakes

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Variations & substitutions

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