Swedish Pancakes with Berry-Cardamom Topping

Swedish Pancakes with Berry-Cardamom Topping
Swedish Pancakes with Berry-Cardamom Topping
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 servings
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  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/3 cup half and half
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • Carbohydrate 57 g(19%)
  • Cholesterol 140 mg(47%)
  • Fat 21 g(32%)
  • Fiber 14 g(56%)
  • Protein 11 g(22%)
  • Saturated Fat 12 g(58%)
  • Sodium 220 mg(9%)
  • Calories 446

PreparationFor pancakes: Blend eggs and 1/3 cup milk in processor until smooth. Add flour, ground cardamom and salt and process until mixture is thick and smooth. WIth machine running, add remaining 2/3 cup milk, 1/3 cup half and half and 3 tablespoons melted butter and mix batter until smooth. (Pancake batter can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover tightly and refrigerate.) For topping: Combine raspberries, blackberries, sugar and ground cardamom in medium bowl. Mix together gently. Let mixture stand until berries are juicy, stirring occasionally, at least 30 minutes. Set aside. Preheat oven to 200°F. Place oven-proof platter in oven. Heat heavy large griddle or skillet over medium-high heat. Brush griddle with melted butter. Working in batches, add batter to skillet, using 1 tablespoonful for each pancake. Cook until pancakes are brown, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to platter in oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter, brushing with more butter as needed. Place pancakes on plates. Spoon berry topping over and serve.

PreparationFor pancakes: Blend eggs and 1/3 cup milk in processor until smooth. Add flour, ground cardamom and salt and process until mixture is thick and smooth. WIth machine running, add remaining 2/3 cup milk, 1/3 cup half and half and 3 tablespoons melted butter and mix batter until smooth. (Pancake batter can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover tightly and refrigerate.) For topping: Combine raspberries, blackberries, sugar and ground cardamom in medium bowl. Mix together gently. Let mixture stand until berries are juicy, stirring occasionally, at least 30 minutes. Set aside. Preheat oven to 200°F. Place oven-proof platter in oven. Heat heavy large griddle or skillet over medium-high heat. Brush griddle with melted butter. Working in batches, add batter to skillet, using 1 tablespoonful for each pancake. Cook until pancakes are brown, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to platter in oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter, brushing with more butter as needed. Place pancakes on plates. Spoon berry topping over and serve.