Jul 13 2026
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Spiced Sweet Potato Pancakes Recipe

Inspired by Ophelia's
Time1h
Serves4

Brioche/Brown Sugar Custard/Seasonal Toasted Pecans/Roasted Apple Butter/Bourbon Compote/Brown Butter Cream Cheese/Frosting/Almonds

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Ingredients

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Pancake Batter

Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

Bourbon Compote

Toasted Pecans

Almonds

Method

Pancake Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare Sweet Potatoes

    Peel and chop sweet potatoes. Boil in water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the mashed sweet potatoes, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and add melted butter. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.

  5. 5

    Cook Pancakes

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

Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting Preparation

  1. 6

    Brown the Butter

    In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

  2. 7

    Mix Frosting Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cooled brown butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and fluffy.

Bourbon Compote Preparation

  1. 8

    Cook Apples

    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the diced apples. Cook for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.

  2. 9

    Add Sugar and Bourbon

    Stir in brown sugar, bourbon, and cinnamon. Cook for an additional 10 minutes until the apples are tender and the mixture is syrupy.

Toasted Pecans Preparation

  1. 10

    Toast Pecans

    In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add chopped pecans and brown sugar. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes until the pecans are toasted and caramelized.

Serving

  1. 11

    Assemble and Serve

    Stack pancakes on a plate, top with brown butter cream cheese frosting, bourbon compote, and toasted pecans. Garnish with sliced almonds if desired.

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