Beetroot pancakes

Beetroot pancakes

Area: Ukrainian

Category: Dessert

Ingredients

IngredientsMeasure
Beetroot3
Milk50 ml
Self-raising Flour200g
Baking Powder1 tsp
Maple Syrup2 tablespoons
Vanilla Extract1/2 teaspoon
Egg3
Butter25g
Frozen Mixed Berries200g
Blackcurrant Jam2 tablespoons
Greek Yogurt100g

Instruction

  • step 1 Put the beetroot in a jug with the milk and blend with a stick blender until smooth
  • Pour into a bowl with the rest of the pancake ingredients and whisk until smooth and vibrant purple
  • step 2 Put a small knob of butter in a large non-stick frying pan and heat over a medium-low heat until melted and foamy
  • Now create 3 or 4 pancakes each made from 2 tbsp of the batter
  • Cook for 2-3 mins then flip over and cook for a further minute until cooked through
  • Repeat with any remaining batter
  • Heat oven to lowest setting and keep the pancakes warm in there until needed
  • step 3 Serve with your favourite pancake toppings or make a simple compote by simmering frozen berries in with 1 tbsp blackcurrant jam until bubbling and syrupy (about 5-10 mins)
  • In a small bowl stir together the remaining jam and the yogurt
  • Stack the cooked pancakes with the yogurt and pour the warm berry compote over the top