Sweet Coconut Cream Pancakes – Fluffy, Dreamy, and Tropical

These pancakes are soft, creamy, and kissed with tropical coconut flavor—perfect for lazy brunches, breakfast in bed, or weekend indulgence!

🎉 Introduction

If your idea of the perfect breakfast involves light, fluffy pancakes with a tropical twist, these Sweet Coconut Cream Pancakes are calling your name. 🥥✨

Infused with coconut milk and topped with a creamy coconut whipped topping (plus toasted coconut flakes if you’re feeling fancy), this recipe brings vacation vibes to your kitchen. Whether you serve them with maple syrup, tropical fruit, or a drizzle of condensed milk, these pancakes turn any morning into a mini escape.

🛒 Ingredients

(Makes about 10–12 pancakes)

🥞 For the Pancakes

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1¼ cups canned coconut milk (full fat or lite)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil

🥥 For the Coconut Cream Topping

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ cup canned coconut cream (the thick part from the top of a coconut milk can)

🌴 Optional Toppings

• Toasted coconut flakes
• Fresh mango or pineapple chunks
• Maple syrup or sweetened condensed milk
• Chopped macadamia nuts

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Make the Pancake Batter

1. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
2. In another bowl, beat the egg, coconut milk, vanilla, and melted butter.
3. Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined. Batter should be thick and slightly lumpy—don’t overmix!

Step 2: Cook the Pancakes

1. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
2. Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake onto hot surface.
3. Cook until bubbles form on top and edges look set (2–3 minutes), then flip and cook 1–2 minutes more.
4. Transfer to a warm plate and repeat.

Step 3: Make the Coconut Cream Topping

1. In a cold mixing bowl, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
2. Gently fold in vanilla and coconut cream.
3. Chill until ready to use.

Step 4: Assemble & Serve

1. Stack warm pancakes and top generously with coconut cream.
2. Sprinkle with toasted coconut, drizzle syrup, and add fruit if desired.
3. Serve immediately for full tropical effect!

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 3–4
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes

🥄 Variations

• Vegan Option: Use egg replacer and plant-based whipped cream
• Gluten-Free: Substitute a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend
• Extra Creamy: Replace some coconut milk with coconut yogurt
• Chocolate Chip Coconut: Stir mini chocolate chips into the batter
• Coconut Banana Pancakes: Add mashed banana for natural sweetness

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Fridge: Store pancakes in airtight container for 3 days
• Freezer: Freeze between parchment layers for up to 2 months
• Reheat: Toast, microwave, or warm in skillet
• Cream: Coconut topping keeps 2–3 days in fridge—rewhip slightly before serving

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use coconut flour?
   Not in this ratio—coconut flour is too absorbent. Use all-purpose or a GF blend.
2. Can I skip the whipped topping?
   You can—but it adds luxurious texture. Use yogurt or syrup instead.
3. Can I use light coconut milk?
   Yes, but full-fat gives a richer flavor.
4. Why isn’t my whipped cream thickening?
   Make sure everything is cold—cream, bowl, and beaters.
5. Can I make these dairy-free?
   Yes—use plant-based butter and coconut-based whipped topping.
6. What syrup works best?
   Maple syrup, coconut syrup, or sweetened condensed milk all shine here.
7. Can I add fruit to the batter?
   Definitely—try blueberries, mashed banana, or diced pineapple.
8. How do I toast coconut flakes?
   Bake at 350°F for 5–7 minutes, stirring once, or toast in a dry skillet.
9. Can I make the batter ahead?
   Yes, but stir before using as it thickens.
10. Are these good for brunch?
    Absolutely—they’re a showstopper with tropical flair!

🏁 Conclusion

These Sweet Coconut Cream Pancakes are a soft, dreamy stack of tropical comfort. With their rich coconut flavor and luscious topping, they’re perfect for brunch dates, lazy weekends, or whenever you need a sweet island escape. 🥥🥞

Stack them high, top with cream, and let the coconut magic melt your worries away.

Adam

Sweet Coconut Cream Pancakes – Fluffy, Dreamy, and Tropical

If your idea of the perfect breakfast involves light, fluffy pancakes with a tropical twist, these Sweet Coconut Cream Pancakes are calling your name. 🥥✨ Infused with coconut milk and topped with a creamy coconut whipped topping (plus toasted coconut flakes if you’re feeling fancy), this recipe brings vacation vibes to your kitchen. Whether you serve them with maple syrup, tropical fruit, or a drizzle of condensed milk, these pancakes turn any morning into a mini escape.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• Makes about 10–12 pancakes

🥞 For the Pancakes

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1¼ cups canned coconut milk full fat or lite
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil

🥥 For the Coconut Cream Topping

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ cup canned coconut cream the thick part from the top of a coconut milk can

🌴 Optional Toppings

• Toasted coconut flakes
• Fresh mango or pineapple chunks
• Maple syrup or sweetened condensed milk
• Chopped macadamia nuts

Method

 

Step 1: Make the Pancake Batter

1. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
2. In another bowl, beat the egg, coconut milk, vanilla, and melted butter.
3. Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined. Batter should be thick and slightly lumpy—don’t overmix!

Step 2: Cook the Pancakes

1. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
2. Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake onto hot surface.
3. Cook until bubbles form on top and edges look set (2–3 minutes), then flip and cook 1–2 minutes more.
4. Transfer to a warm plate and repeat.

Step 3: Make the Coconut Cream Topping

1. In a cold mixing bowl, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
2. Gently fold in vanilla and coconut cream.
3. Chill until ready to use.

Step 4: Assemble & Serve

1. Stack warm pancakes and top generously with coconut cream.
2. Sprinkle with toasted coconut, drizzle syrup, and add fruit if desired.
3. Serve immediately for full tropical effect!

Notes

🥄 Variations
Vegan Option: Use egg replacer and plant-based whipped cream

Gluten-Free: Substitute a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend

Extra Creamy: Replace some coconut milk with coconut yogurt

Chocolate Chip Coconut: Stir mini chocolate chips into the batter

Coconut Banana Pancakes: Add mashed banana for natural sweetness

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Fridge: Store pancakes in airtight container for 3 days

Freezer: Freeze between parchment layers for up to 2 months

Reheat: Toast, microwave, or warm in skillet

Cream: Coconut topping keeps 2–3 days in fridge—rewhip slightly before serving

❓ 10 FAQs
Can I use coconut flour?
Not in this ratio—coconut flour is too absorbent. Use all-purpose or a GF blend.

Can I skip the whipped topping?
You can—but it adds luxurious texture. Use yogurt or syrup instead.

Can I use light coconut milk?
Yes, but full-fat gives a richer flavor.

Why isn’t my whipped cream thickening?
Make sure everything is cold—cream, bowl, and beaters.

Can I make these dairy-free?
Yes—use plant-based butter and coconut-based whipped topping.

What syrup works best?
Maple syrup, coconut syrup, or sweetened condensed milk all shine here.

Can I add fruit to the batter?
Definitely—try blueberries, mashed banana, or diced pineapple.

How do I toast coconut flakes?
Bake at 350°F for 5–7 minutes, stirring once, or toast in a dry skillet.

Can I make the batter ahead?
Yes, but stir before using as it thickens.

Are these good for brunch?
Absolutely—they’re a showstopper with tropical flair!

🏁 Conclusion
These Sweet Coconut Cream Pancakes are a soft, dreamy stack of tropical comfort. With their rich coconut flavor and luscious topping, they’re perfect for brunch dates, lazy weekends, or whenever you need a sweet island escape. 🥥🥞

Stack them high, top with cream, and let the coconut magic melt your worries away.