Santa Pancakes

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These Santa pancakes are almost too cute to eat! If you want to make your Christmas pancakes extra special, try this Santa pancake tutorial. Using strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and fresh whipped cream, you can easily make these pancakes look just like Santa! Use your favorite pancake recipe or a pancake mix. They're so easy to make, kids and adults alike will love them!
A large pancake decorated with strawberries, raspberries, and whipped cream to look like Santa Claus.
A large pancake decorated with strawberries, raspberries, and whipped cream to look like Santa Claus.

Why this recipe works

Pancakes are the perfect brunch idea for Christmas. But what better way to make your Christmas pancakes than to make them look like Santa! These Santa pancakes are so adorable and so delicious!

With fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and some whipped cream, you can make these festive Santa pancakes for you family this Christmas. 

Use your favorite pancake recipe or a pancake mix. Either way, kids and adults alike will love eating this for breakfast.

You’ll love this recipe because:

  • They’re easy. While these adorable Santa pancakes may look super impressive, they’re actually really easy to do! Follow my tutorial to help you learn how to make these Santa pancakes.
  • They’re festive. What’s more festive at Christmas time than Santa? These Christmas pancakes are sure to be a hit at your house this holiday season. 
  • They’re adaptable. You can easily change up the decorations for these fun Santa pancakes. Don’t have raspberries? Use all strawberries. Don’t have blueberries for the eyes? Use chocolate chips! Use this guide as a reference point, but get creative this Christmas season!

Here’s what you’ll need:

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Ingredients

Ingredients in bowls to make Santa pancakes, including pancake batter, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and whipped cream with text overlays over each ingredent.

Ingredient Notes

  • Pancake mix – You can use a pancake mix for this recipe or your favorite pancake recipe. I used this gluten-free pancake recipe since I’m gluten-free, but any pancake recipe will work! You’ll want each round pancake to be about 5 inches, so you’ll need 1/2 cup of pancake batter per pancake.
  • Strawberries – You will need strawberries to make Santa’s hat! I cut my strawberries in half because I love to eat strawberries with my pancakes. However, if you want to cut back on the amount of strawberries on each plate, you can also cut them into strawberry slices. I love the different options here based on what you know your kids and family will eat. 
  • Raspberries – I love the addition of raspberries to this recipe to fill in the gaps in the Santa hat and to make Santa’s nose. They’re so cute and festive. You could certainly just use strawberries in this recipe if you prefer or if that’s what you have on hand.
  • Blueberries – You’ll need two blueberries per pancake to make Santa’s eyes. If you don’t have blueberries on hand or want to use something you can find in your pantry, use two chocolate chips or candy eyes instead!
  • Whipped cream – I used a homemade whipped cream for this recipe, but feel free to use store-bought whipped cream. I used a piping bag fitted with a large star tip (Wilton 1M tip) to pipe Santa’s beard and hat.

Step-by-step instructions

These Santa pancakes are very easy to make with a few simple ingredients. The steps below with matching photos are meant to help you see the recipe at various stages so that you can make these Christmas pancakes perfectly every time.

For the ingredient list with measurements, full instructions, printable recipe and additional notes, please scroll down to the recipe card.

A square non-stick griddle pan greased with oil on a stove top.
Grease a non-stick griddle pan with cooking spray or oil. Brush the oil with a paper towel to coat the pan evenly. This will help your pancakes from being splotchy.
A pancake bubbling up on a square griddle on the stove top.
Prepare the pancake mix or recipe according to the instructions. Pour 1/2 cup (4 oz) of pancake batter onto your pre-heated skillet. Cook until bubbles form.
A large pancake cooking on a square non-stick griddle pan on a stove-top.
Flip the pancake over and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, until the pancake is cooked through.
A single large pancake on a plate surrounded by bowls of berries and ornaments.
Place the pancake towards the bottom of a large plate.
A pancake being decorated with raspberries and strawberries to look like Santa.
Place a single raspberry in the center of the pancake for Santa’s nose. Layer the strawberries and raspberries in a triangle shape starting at the top of the pancake for Santa’s hat.
A santa pancake being decorated with raspberries, strawberries and whipped cream.
Put the whipped cream in a pastry bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe swirls in a line at the bottom of the strawberries for Santa’s hat.
A santa pancake being decorated with raspberries, strawberries and whipped cream.
Pipe a dollop of whipped cream at the tip of the triangle for the hat. Pipe a beard and mustache in a swirled pattern towards the bottom of the pancake, just covering the bottom half of the raspberry nose.
A large pancake decorated with strawberries, raspberries, and whipped cream to look like Santa Claus with bowls or berries and ornaments around it.
Place two eyes in the center of the pancake for Santa’s eyes. Serve and enjoy this fun breakfast filled with holiday cheer!

Expert Tips

  • Use a 1M star tip to pipe the whipped cream onto the Santa pancakes. 
  • A non-stick griddle is best for making pancakes. Personally, I like to oil my griddle and then wipe the oil away with a towel so that only a thin layer of oil remains. This helps to get your pancakes evenly golden without big splotches from the oil beading up on the pan. 

FAQs

Can Santa pancakes be made gluten-free?

Yes, just use a gluten-free pancake recipe or gluten-free pancake mix to make the pancakes. The rest of the ingredients are naturally gluten-free. 

How much pancake batter should I use for the Santa face?

I used 4oz of pancake batter to make the pancakes. I used a #16 portion scooper which is 2 oz and filled it twice. Depending on how thick your pancake batter is, you may want to spread it after pouring onto the hot pan. 

What type of pan is best to make pancakes?

I like to use a non-stick griddle pan that I’ve greased with oil. For best results, wipe the oil off the pan so that you can get perfectly golden pancakes.

A large pancake decorated with strawberries, raspberries, and whipped cream to look like Santa Claus.

Storage Instructions

  • Storage: When the Santa pancakes are all decorated, they don’t hold up well and should be eaten right away. However, if you want to make your Christmas morning easier, you can easily make pancakes in advance and reheat them! Store undecorated pancakes in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week. 
  • Freezer Option: Store undecorated leftover pancakes in the freezer for up to 3 months. To do so, place the pancakes in a freezer safe container or bag. You can place parchment paper or wax paper in between each pancake if you prefer to keep them from sticking to one another. 
  • Reheat: You can reheat undecorated pancakes in a toaster for 90 seconds to 2 minutes. You can also air fry them for 2-3 minutes at 350F. For the oven, bake them at 350F for about 4 minutes until warmed through. If you are using frozen pancakes, either let them thaw first or add an additional 1-2 minutes to your cooking time. 

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A large pancake decorated with strawberries, raspberries, and whipped cream to look like Santa Claus.

Santa Pancakes

These Santa pancakes are almost too cute to eat! If you want to make your Christmas pancakes extra special, try this Santa pancake tutorial. Using strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and fresh whipped cream, you can easily make these pancakes look just like Santa! Use your favorite pancake recipe or a pancake mix. They're so easy to make, kids and adults alike will love them!
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Servings: 1 Santa pancake
Calories: 314kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 oz pancake batter
  • ¼ cup strawberries, hulled and sliced in half
  • ¼ cup raspberries
  • ¼ cup whipped cream, store-bought or homemade
  • 2 blueberries

Instructions

  • Make the pancake batter according to your recipe or box instructions. Use 4 oz (about ½ cup) of pancakes for each Santa pancake. Cook according to the instructions on the box.
  • Place the pancake on a large plate.
  • Place a single raspberry near the center of the pancake for Santa’s nose.
  • Place the strawberry halves, darker side up, into the shape of a hat starting at the top inch of the pancake.
  • Fill in any gaps of the Santa hat with the remaining raspberries.
  • Place the whipped cream in a piping bag fitted with a 1M star tip. Pipe the fluffy brim on the bottom of Santa’s hat in a swirling motion across the bottom of the strawberries. Pipe a ball at the top of Santa’s hat.
  • Pipe a beard and mustard in the lower half of the pancake, just covering the bottom half of the raspberry.
  • Place two blueberries in the empty pancake space for Santa’s eyes. Enjoy!

Notes

  • This recipe is written for one Santa pancake. You will need to double, triple or quadruple the recipe as needed to serve more. Each pancake gets about ½ cup (4 oz) of pancake batter.

Nutrition

Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 575mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 402IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 272mg | Iron: 2mg

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