These Blueberry Lemon Pancake Bites are the perfect sweet addition to any brunch table. Light, fluffy, and bursting with fresh blueberries and bright lemon flavor, they’re easy to make and impossible to resist, especially when drizzled with creamy icing.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Soft, cake-like texture with a fresh citrus finish
- Bite-sized and perfect for brunch gatherings or family breakfasts
- Simple ingredients with a bakery-style result
- Kid-friendly, freezer-friendly, and halal-friendly
Blueberry Lemon Pancake Bites for Brunch
Soft pancake bites with lemon zest and blueberries
Ingredients
Pancake Bites
- 1 1/2 cups cake flour + 1 tablespoon
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 heaping tablespoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
Cream Cheese Icing
- 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 2 tablespoons butter cold
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth and pourable. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk cake flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar.
- In a small bowl, mix evaporated milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Let rest for 5 minutes, then whisk in egg, vanilla, and melted butter.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry and gently stir until just combined.
- Heat ebelskiver or pancake popper pan over medium heat and lightly butter each cavity.
- Fill each cavity 3/4 full with batter, press 3–4 blueberries into each, and cook 1 minute.
- Flip and cook another 1 to 1.5 minutes until golden.
- Serve warm Blueberry Lemon Pancake Bites with cream cheese icing.
Notes
- Swap lemon for orange zest for a softer citrus flavor
Ingredients
Pancake Bites
- 1 1/2 cups cake flour + 1 tablespoon
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 heaping tablespoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
Cream Cheese Icing
- 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons butter, cold
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth and pourable. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk cake flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar.
- In a small bowl, mix evaporated milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Let rest for 5 minutes, then whisk in egg, vanilla, and melted butter.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry and gently stir until just combined.
- Heat ebelskiver or pancake popper pan over medium heat and lightly butter each cavity.
- Fill each cavity 3/4 full with batter, press 3–4 blueberries into each, and cook 1 minute.
- Flip and cook another 1 to 1.5 minutes until golden.
- Serve warm Blueberry Lemon Pancake Bites with cream cheese icing.
Tips & Tricks
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bites fluffy
- Frozen blueberries work best when added straight from the freezer
- No ebelskiver pan? Use a mini muffin pan and bake at 375°F for 12–14 minutes
Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 pancake bites
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Difficulty: Easy
- Dietary Notes: Halal-friendly, vegetarian
Notes
- Swap lemon for orange zest for a softer citrus flavor
- Serve with honey, maple syrup, or fresh fruit on the side
Nutrition (Approximate, per serving)
- Calories: 160
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fat: 6g
FAQ
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes, reheat gently in a skillet or microwave before serving.
Can I bake instead of pan-cooking?
Yes, bake in a mini muffin tin at 375°F for 12–14 minutes.
Can I skip the icing?
Absolutely, they’re delicious with maple syrup or powdered sugar.
What milk can I substitute for evaporated milk?
Whole milk with 1 tablespoon extra butter works well.
Are these freezer-friendly?
Yes, freeze without icing for up to 2 months.
Storage
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container up to 3 days
- Freezer: Freeze plain bites up to 2 months
- Reheating: Warm in microwave or skillet until heated through
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Conclusion
These Blueberry Lemon Pancake Bites bring fresh flavor, soft texture, and brunch-worthy charm to your table. Easy to make and fun to serve, they’re a recipe you’ll come back to again and again.