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Gingerbread Pancakes (with pudding)

Published: Dec 1, 2019 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Sep 11, 2022 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 15 Comments

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stack of gingerbread pancakes with cranberry compote and whipped cream on top

These Gingerbread Pancakes (with pudding) have butterscotch pudding in the batter and no molasses or cloves for a creamy, mild, fluffy and incredibly delicious gingerbread pancake, that pairs perfectly with this tangy Cranberry Compote. It's like eating a delicious butterscotch gingerbread cookie in pancake form!

stack of gingerbread pancakes with cranberry compote and whipped cream on top

They are easy to make and oh so festive, making them the ideal Christmas morning pancake for your holiday breakfast or brunch! However, they are great any time of the year.

For someone who didn't really like gingerbread for most of her life, I sure make a lot of gingerbread things these days! And that's because I discovered something about gingerbread that I didn't know for many years.

Jump to:
  • 🥘 Ingredients
  • 📖Variations & Substitutions
  • 🔪Instructions
  • 💭How to make Cranberry Compote
  • 🎥 Video
  • 💭 Top Tip
  • 🍽 Equipment
  • 👪 Serving Size
  • 🥗 Side Dishes
  • 🌡️Storage
  • ⭐ Reviews
  • 📋 Gingerbread Pancakes (with pudding) Recipe
  • 📋 More Gingerbread Recipes

🥘 Ingredients

Growing up, I avoided gingerbread, which was odd because I actually liked ginger. The gingerbread I was exposed to when I was a kid had this really strong, spicy taste that I was not a fan of. But then I realized it was actually the molasses and cloves that were the issue, not the gingerbread! And it wasn't simply that gingerbread contained cloves and molasses, it was that gingerbread contained waaay more cloves and molasses than necessary.

2 gingerbread pancakes with cranberry compote and stack of gingerbread pancakes in the background

In my humble opinion, like nutmeg, both cloves and molasses need to be used RESPONSIBLY! I think that some people go overboard with both of them. And I really don't mind a little molasses and/or a wee bit of cloves in my gingerbread, but I keep it to a minimum. Although, you won't find either in these gingerbread pancakes because that is the way I prefer them!

And I know I'm not alone in this because if you search for gingerbread without molasses or cloves, there are many other recipes out there.

For this gingerbread pancake recipe, you'll need:

  • all-purpose flour
  • cook and serve butterscotch pudding and pie filling (affiliate link) *Do NOT use instant pudding
  • baking powder
  • baking soda
  • ground ginger
  • cinnamon
  • brown sugar
  • egg
  • milk * I use 1%
  • vegetable *I use canola oil
  • vanilla extract
  • frozen cranberries
  • white granulated sugar
  • orange zest
  • cornstarch
  • water
  • real maple syrup (optional)

*See recipe card for full recipe

📖Variations & Substitutions

  • Pudding - you could use vanilla cook and serve pudding and a ½ teaspoon butterscotch extract if you can't find butterscotch pudding *Do NOT use instant pudding
  • Shapes - you could use a cookie cutter to cut them into gingerbread men shapes
  • Compote - you could use a different type of compote (blueberry, raspberry or strawberry)
  • Syrup - you could use different types of syrup (i.e. gingerbread syrup)
stack of gingerbread pancakes with cranberry compote and whipped cream on top

🔪Instructions

  1. Heat a non-stick frying pan to medium heat (or use a hot griddle) and spray with non-stick cooking spray
  2. Mix flour, pudding powder, baking powder. cinnamon, ground ginger, baking soda and brown sugar together in a medium bowl.
  3. In a separate small bowl, mix egg, milk, oil and vanilla.
  4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Pour about ¼ cup batter into pan to desired size of pancake.

Pour about ¼ - ½ cup pancake batter into pan to desired size of pancake, depending on how big you like your pancakes and the size of your pan.

When bubbles appear on surface, then flip and cook on other side until lightly brown.

When bubbles appear on surface, then flip and cook on other side until lightly brown.

Repeat with remaining batter until all gone.

💭How to make Cranberry Compote

These gingerbread pancakes are amazing on their own, but the addition of Cranberry Compote totally elevates them! And this compote is really easy to make. I use frozen cranberries because they are perfect for this and honestly, fresh cranberries are a hassle.

You simply mix everything together and cook (see video on how to make compote below). The cranberries lend the perfect tanginess and texture to these gingerbread pancakes.

🎥 Video

 How to Make a Compote

💭 Top Tip

If you want all your pancakes to be uniform and the same size, cook them individually in an 8 inch frying pan. You can get them close to the same size by cooking them on a griddle or in a larger frying pan and measuring the exact same amount of batter (I used ⅓ cup for these)

2 gingerbread pancakes with cranberry compote and stack of gingerbread pancakes in the background

🍽 Equipment

You will need a non-stick pan (affiliate link) or pancake griddle (affiliate link) to make this recipe.

👪 Serving Size

This recipe make 7 - 8 inch fluffy pancakes. You can double or triple this recipe adjusting the serving size on the recipe card. Just click on the serving size (it's highlighted in blue) and select the number of servings you’d like and the ingredient amounts will adjust accordingly. They can be frozen as well. Just remember to double or triple the compote too. It also freezes well.

🥗 Side Dishes

Serve these ginger pancakes with crispy bacon or sausages or turkey bacon or turkey sausages. They also go well with:

  • Old Fashioned Fruit Salad (with Honey Lime Dressing)
easy fruit salad in white bowl with honey lime dressing being poured over salad

🌡️Storage

  • These fluffy gingerbread pancakes can be stored in an airtight container for for 2-3 days, in the fridge. Keep the cranberry compote stored in a separate container in the fridge for the same length of time.
  • Freeze leftover pancakes for up to 3 months. I recommend you freeze them flat and only stack them in 2 on top of each other in a Ziplock freezer bag or airtight container. Ideally, it's best if you put parchment paper between the layers.
  • Freeze the cranberry compote separately, in an airtight container as well.

Gingerbread really is the ideal festive flavor for the holiday season! And although there are some gingerbread recipes without molasses and cloves on this blog, some do contain small amounts of molasses and/or cloves. However, I can assure you, they are used RESPONSIBLY!

So if you're looking for a pancake recipe for a special breakfast, Christmas breakfast or simply need a gingerbread pancakes recipe, you will love these Gingerbread Pancakes with pudding!

And if you love gingerbread pancakes, try my Strawberry Gingerbread Pancake Cupcakes!

Pancake cupcake with Greek yogurt and strawberry topping, on loosened muffin liner wrapper, with other cupcake pancakes around it

⭐ Reviews

Did you make this gingerbread pancake recipe? Please RATE THE RECIPE below!

Here's what others are saying: "These gingerbread pancakes were SOOO delicious!!! I even made some homemade gingerbread syrup to go with them! Kids loved em!!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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📋 Gingerbread Pancakes (with pudding) Recipe

These Gingerbread Pancakes, (with pudding) are made with butterscotch pudding, have a mild gingerbread flavor (containing no molasses or cloves) and are so delicious! The easy cranberry compote pairs perfectly with the slightly sweet pancakes and makes a festive and beautiful holiday breakfast or brunch!
5 from 6 votes
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Course: Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine: American, Canadian, North American
Keyword: gingerbread, pancakes, pudding
Special Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 7 pancakes
Calories: 566kcal
Author: Terri Gilson
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ 175 g -pkg cook and serve butterscotch pudding
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 ½ tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Cranberry Compote

  • 3 cups frozen cranberries
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Garnish

  • whipped cream
  • maple syrup
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Instructions

Gingerbread Pudding Pancakes

  • Heat a non-stick frying pan to medium heat and spray with non-stick cooking spray
  • Mix flour, pudding powder, baking powder. cinnamon, ground ginger, baking soda and brown sugar together in a large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, mix egg, milk, oil and vanilla.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  • Pour batter (about ⅓ cup ) into pan to desired size of pancake, depending on how big you like your pancakes and the size of your pan.
    Pour about ¼ cup batter into pan to desired size of pancake.
  • When bubbles appear on surface, then flip and cook on other side until lightly brown.
    When bubbles appear on surface, then flip and cook on other side until lightly brown.
  • Repeat with remaining batter until all gone.

Cranberry Compote

  • In a saucepan, bring the cranberries, sugar, and water to a boil. 

  • Reduce heat to medium high and add vanilla and orange zest, then simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until the compote is syrupy.
  • Add the cornstarch to 1 teaspoon water in a small bowl and mix until smooth. Add to compote and cook for 2-3 more minutes or until it thickens slightly.
  • Let cool and refrigerate until completely chilled, about 30 minutes.

Notes

*See post contents for important recipe information and tips!
Nutrition Facts
📋 Gingerbread Pancakes (with pudding) Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 pancake)
Calories 566 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 34mg11%
Sodium 281mg12%
Potassium 235mg7%
Carbohydrates 126g42%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 87g97%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 210IU4%
Vitamin C 47mg57%
Calcium 123mg12%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancake | Calories: 566kcal (28%) | Carbohydrates: 126g (42%) | Protein: 7g (14%) | Fat: 4g (6%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Cholesterol: 34mg (11%) | Sodium: 281mg (12%) | Potassium: 235mg (7%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 87g (97%) | Vitamin A: 210IU (4%) | Vitamin C: 47mg (57%) | Calcium: 123mg (12%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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Comments

  1. Colleen

    December 03, 2019 at 3:54 pm

    Although I do like molasses and cloves, I agree that some recipes go overboard. Like you, I think the ginger should be the star of the gingerbread. 🙂 These pancakes look amazing!

    Reply
  2. Scarlet at Family Focus Blog

    December 04, 2019 at 2:29 pm

    Wow. These gingerbread pancakes sound like the perfect holiday treat. Great idea. Thanks for the yummy holiday recipe.

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      December 05, 2019 at 6:52 am

      Thanks, Scarlet!

      Reply
  3. Isabelle @ Crumb

    December 04, 2019 at 9:05 pm

    I am totally here for the no-molasses and no-cloves gingerbread! Not that I have anything against either of those ingredients, but I agree with you that they can be a little overpowering. I'm very intrigued by the use of butterscotch pudding... super-excited to try this one out!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      December 08, 2019 at 7:03 pm

      Thanks, Isabelle - I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  4. Allison

    December 05, 2019 at 8:46 am

    Oh my goodness! I didn’t think that it was possible to be hungry again right after breakfast, but your photos have done it. The idea of using butterscotch pudding in pancakes is so intriguing; I never would have thought to do it myself. And the cranberry compote is such a tasty and festive touch. I can’t wait to give these a try this weekend. 🙂

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      December 08, 2019 at 6:39 pm

      Thanks, Allison!

      Reply
  5. Katherine | Love In My Oven

    December 05, 2019 at 7:35 pm

    As soon as November hits, I'm all about the gingerbread goodies. That includes pancakes! I just know I'd love these!! Definitely happy that you made ginger the life of the party with these!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      December 08, 2019 at 6:40 pm

      Thanks, Katherine! Yes, haha ginger is definitely the life of the party!

      Reply
  6. Denise@urbnspice

    December 05, 2019 at 10:09 pm

    I absolutely agree about the over-use of cloves and molasses, and I would also add nutmeg to that list. I am so glad that you have come up with a fantastic idea for gingerbread pancakes with the perfect balance of spices - the addition of the pudding is brilliant! I will be sure to try them over the holiday season. They sound fantastic, Terri! Happy Holidays!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      December 08, 2019 at 6:41 pm

      Thanks, Denise! Yes, totally agree with nutmeg!

      Reply
  7. Laura

    December 15, 2019 at 3:05 am

    Hi, I was going to make these.... can I substitute the milk for buttermilk instead?

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      December 15, 2019 at 7:20 am

      Hi Laura,
      That should be okay, but I would leave out the baking powder. See this article: https://www.leaf.tv/articles/how-to-substitute-buttermilk-for-milk-in-pancakes/
      I'd love to know how they turn out!
      Happy holidays!
      Terri

      Reply
  8. Laura

    December 22, 2019 at 7:05 pm

    These gingerbread pancakes were SOOO delicious!!! I even made some homemade gingerbread syrup to go with them! Kids loved em!!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      December 22, 2019 at 9:46 pm

      I’m so glad you loved them, Laura! And I love the gingerbread syrup idea!Thanks for taking the time to leg me know!

      Reply

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