soft and tall strawberry pancakes are the perfect breakfast when you want something simple but truly special. This version was born a little by chance: starting from my original pancake recipe, I replaced the milk with blended fresh strawberries… and the result was surprising.
As soon as you cook them, you immediately notice the difference: they have a naturally pink color, are tall, soft and smell of strawberries in a delicate, inviting way.
To finish them, I prepared a very quick sauce with fresh strawberries, sugar and lemon juice, cooked only a few minutes until it became slightly syrupy, with pieces of fruit still visible.
The result? A simple breakfast, ready in little time, but so good it seems like it came from a café.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Budget-friendly
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Cooking time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 2 servings
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring
🍓 Ingredients for strawberry pancakes
Simple and wholesome ingredients, the same as classic pancakes but with a special touch: fresh strawberries pureed instead of milk.
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon sugar (level)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 7/8 cup strawberries (pureed (about 130 g))
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (about 100 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (level)
- 1 cup strawberries (for the sauce (about 150 g))
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 lemon (juice of)
🍳 Useful tools
You only need a few kitchen tools, the ones you already have at home, to prepare these pancakes simply and quickly.
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Hand blender
- 1 Crepe pan
🍓 Method: soft and tall strawberry pancakes
Follow these simple steps to make soft, tall and fragrant strawberry pancakes, perfect for a special breakfast.
Break the egg into a large bowl, add the sugar and whisk by hand until smooth.
Add the vegetable oil and the strawberry purée (made by blending fresh strawberries). Mix well.
Add the flour, baking powder and baking soda, then continue mixing until you obtain a smooth, lump-free batter.
Finally add the vinegar and give one last stir: this step will help the pancakes become fluffy and rise well during cooking.
Heat a nonstick pan, lightly oiled (I use a crepe pan), and when it’s hot pour the batter using a spoon to form the pancakes.
Cook over medium heat: after a few minutes small bubbles will appear on the surface — that’s the sign to flip them. Turn them gently and finish cooking on the other side until golden.
Meanwhile, prepare the strawberry sauce: chop the strawberries and put them in a small pan with a teaspoon of sugar and the juice of half a lemon.
Bring to high heat and cook for about 4–5 minutes. At first the strawberries will release their natural juices, then this will reduce slightly, turning into a soft, slightly syrupy sauce with pieces of fruit still visible.
When the pancakes are ready, arrange them on a plate and top with the hot strawberry sauce.
Serve immediately — soft, fragrant and irresistible.
🍓 Tips and variations for perfect pancakes
These strawberry pancakes are simple but very versatile, and with a few small tweaks you can easily personalize them to your taste.
For an even fluffier result, let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking: this helps the pancakes rise better in the pan.
If you prefer a sweeter flavor, you can add a bit more sugar to the sauce or finish with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
The strawberry sauce is the highlight of the recipe: don’t overcook it — it should remain soft and slightly syrupy, with visible pieces of fruit.
You can also use this base to create variations: add chocolate chips, or serve the pancakes with yogurt or whipped cream for an even more indulgent breakfast.
Perfect to make during strawberry season, when they are sweetest and most fragrant.
❓ Frequently asked questions about strawberry pancakes
Here are some helpful questions to get perfect strawberry pancakes on your first try.
Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes, you can, but thaw them and drain them well before blending to avoid making the batter too watery.
Why don’t the pancakes turn out tall and fluffy?
This could be due to too high heat or underworked batter. Mix well and cook over medium heat to get soft, well-risen pancakes.
