Almond Pancakes
Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis

 

Ingredients
Qty. Meas. Descr.
1/2 Cmascarpone cheese, at room temperature
1-11/2 CWater
1tbsp sugar
2tsp pure almond extract
1tsp pure vanilla extract
2C buttermilk pancake mix (recommend: Krusteaz)
4oz.almond paste, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
Directions
1In a food processor, combine the mascarpone, water, sugar, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Process until the mixture is smooth.
2 Add the pancake mix and pulse until just combined.
3 Add the almond paste and pulse once to incorporate.
4 Preheat a griddle or a large, nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
5 Grease the griddle or skillet with 1 tablespoon of butter. Working in batches,
6 pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the griddle and cook for about 1 1/2 minutes each side until golden.
7 Repeat with the remaining butter and batter.
8 Arrange the pancakes on a platter and serve with maple syrup and fresh raspberries.

Serving suggestion: maple syrup and fresh raspberries