Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHeather'sKey Lime Pancakes Recipe

Key Lime Pancakes Recipe

Inspired by Heather's
Time30m
Serves4

Lime Curd, Whipped Cream & Graham Cracker Crumbles

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Ingredients

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Pancake Batter

Lime Curd

Whipped Cream Topping

Graham Cracker Crumbles

Method

Pancake Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

  2. 2

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, lime zest, and vegetable oil until smooth.

  3. 3

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.

  4. 4

    Cook Pancakes

    Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, about 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes until golden brown.

Lime Curd Preparation

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a saucepan, whisk together the lime juice, granulated sugar, and large eggs until well blended.

  2. 6

    Cook Curd Mixture

    Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 8-10 minutes.

  3. 7

    Add Butter and Zest

    Remove from heat and stir in the unsalted butter and lime zest until fully incorporated. Let cool before using.

Whipped Cream Preparation

  1. 8

    Whip Cream

    In a mixing bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form.

Graham Cracker Crumbles Preparation

  1. 9

    Prepare Crumbles

    In a food processor, pulse the graham crackers and unsalted butter together until they reach a crumbly texture.

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