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A stack of fluffy Biscoff cookie pancakes is topped with creamy Biscoff cream cheese spread, drizzled with maple syrup, and garnished with crushed Biscoff cookies.
30 minutes Easy

Biscoff Cookie Pancakes with Biscoff Cream Cheese Topping

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Discover how to make these indulgent Biscoff cookie pancakes topped with creamy Biscoff cream cheese spread. This gourmet breakfast transforms the beloved spiced cookies into fluffy pancakes with a decadent topping for a special morning treat.

Why You’ll Love These Biscoff Pancakes

These Biscoff cookie pancakes bring a bakery-quality breakfast experience right to your home kitchen. By incorporating crushed cookies directly into the batter, every bite delivers the warm, spiced caramel notes that make Biscoff cookies so addictive. The cream cheese topping takes these pancakes to the next level, creating a restaurant-worthy dish that’s surprisingly simple to prepare.

What Makes Biscoff Cookies Special

Biscoff cookies (also known as Speculoos in Belgium) have a fascinating history dating back to 1932. The name “Speculoos” derives from the Latin word “speculum,” meaning mirror, as these cookies were traditionally molded into mirror-image shapes.

Originally served as coffee accompaniments in Europe, these cookies feature a distinctive blend of spices including cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, cardamom, and white pepper. This unique spice combination creates their characteristic warm, caramelized flavor profile that’s simultaneously familiar and distinctive.

The cookies themselves are thin with a crisp, crunchy texture that softens when exposed to heat or moisture—making them perfect for incorporating into pancake batter where they partially dissolve while leaving small flavor-packed pieces throughout.

Key Ingredients for Biscoff Pancakes

The pancake batter combines traditional pancake ingredients with crushed Biscoff cookies, which infuse the mixture with their caramelized spice flavors. The cookies not only contribute flavor but also add a slight texture variation that makes each bite interesting.

The real star of this recipe is the Biscoff cream cheese topping. This spreadable topping combines:

  • Softened cream cheese for a tangy base
  • Crushed Biscoff cookies for flavor and gentle crunch
  • Powdered sugar for sweetness
  • Vanilla extract for aromatic depth

This combination creates a spread that’s both creamy and slightly textured, with the perfect balance of tang and sweetness to complement the spiced pancakes.

The pancake batter comes together quickly, with crushed Biscoff cookies mixed directly into a standard pancake base. When cooking these specialty pancakes, maintain medium heat to allow them to cook through properly without burning the cookie pieces within the batter.

For the cream cheese topping, ensure your cream cheese is properly softened before mixing to achieve the smoothest texture. You can adjust the consistency by varying the amount of powdered sugar or adding a splash of cream if desired.

The magic happens when the warm pancakes are topped with the Biscoff cream cheese spread. The heat slightly melts the topping, creating a luscious sauce-like consistency that seeps into the top pancakes while remaining creamy on top.

Serving Suggestions for Biscoff Pancakes

For the most impressive presentation, stack the pancakes on warmed plates and spread a generous layer of the Biscoff cream cheese topping between each layer as well as on top. Finish with:

  • A light drizzle of real maple syrup
  • A sprinkle of additional crushed Biscoff cookies
  • Optional fresh berries for color contrast and freshness

These pancakes pair beautifully with coffee or tea, creating a complete breakfast experience that honors the cookies’ original purpose as a coffee accompaniment.

Perfect Occasions for Biscoff Pancakes

These indulgent Biscoff cookie pancakes are ideal for:

  • Weekend brunch gatherings
  • Holiday breakfast celebrations
  • Special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries
  • Treat-yourself mornings when ordinary pancakes won’t do

Why This Recipe Works

The combination of techniques in this recipe creates the perfect balance of flavors and textures. The cookies partially break down in the batter, infusing it with their signature spiced caramel flavor while leaving small pieces for texture. The cream cheese topping provides a tangy counterpoint to the sweet pancakes, while additional cookie pieces add crunch.

The result is a multi-layered breakfast experience that feels special yet remains approachable for home cooks. While these pancakes taste like something from an upscale brunch restaurant, they’re actually simple to prepare with ingredients available at most grocery stores.

These Biscoff Cookie Pancakes with Biscoff Cream Cheese Topping transform a beloved cookie into a memorable breakfast experience. By celebrating the unique spiced flavor profile of these special cookies, this recipe creates something truly distinctive for your breakfast table.

Biscoff Cookie Pancakes with Biscoff Cream Cheese Topping

Recipe by Kyle Taylor
5.0 from 1 vote
Course: MainsCuisine: New AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes
Total time

30

minutes

These Biscoff Cookie Pancakes with Biscoff Cream Cheese Topping are a decadent twist on a breakfast classic. They are filled with the warm, spiced flavors of crushed Biscoff cookies. Topped with a creamy Biscoff cream cheese spread and a drizzle of maple syrup, each bite is a sweet, comforting treat perfect for brunch or a special morning.

Ingredients

  • For the Biscoff Cookie Pancakes
  • 1 1/4 cups flour

  • 8 biscoff cookies, crushed

  • 2 tablespoons sugar

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1 1/2 cup milk

  • 2 large eggs

  • 4 tablespoons melted butter

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • maple syrup

  • For the Biscoff Cream Cheese Topping
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened

  • 4 biscoff cookies, crushed

  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

  • 2 tablespoons milk

  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  • Crush the Biscoff Cookies:
    Place the Biscoff cookies in a food processor, and pulse until thoroughly crushed.
  • Prepare the Pancake Batter:
    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/2 cup of crushed Biscoff cookies, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
  • Cook the Pancakes:
    Heat a skillet over medium heat and brush with melted butter. For each pancake, pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side, about 3-5 minutes total.
  • Make the Biscoff Cream Cheese Topping:
    In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the Biscoff spread, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. Beat until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency with more milk if necessary.
  • Assemble and Serve:
    Stack the pancakes on plates. Generously spread the Cream Cheese-Biscoff topping over the pancakes. Drizzle with maple syrup. Garnish with additional crushed Biscoff cookies.

    Enjoy!

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