How to Make Valentine's Day Pancakes

Everyone wants to do something special for their partner on Valentine's Day. Unfortunately, when Valentine's Day falls on a weekday, it's hard to find the time to do something special. Luckily, there are easy recipes that can be prepared in only a few minutes. Your partner will be amazed at the taste of these Valentine's Day pancakes that only take a few minutes to make. Read on to learn how to make Valentine's Day pancakes.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 6 frozen pancakes
• 1/2 lb. of fresh strawberries
• 1/2 cup of strawberry pie gel
• Whipped topping
• Piping bag with star tip
• Heart-shaped cookie cutter
• Plate
• Two forks

1. Rinse and slice the strawberries. Combine the slices with the strawberry pie gel.

2. Cook the pancakes according to the package directions. Allow the pancakes to cool slightly before cutting with the cookie cutter.

3. Arrange the six hearts on the plate with the edges slightly overlapping. Top each pancake with some of the strawberry mixture.

4. Place the whipped topping into the piping bag and pipe a star on top of each pancake.

Tips & Warnings

• Serve with fresh squeezed orange juice.
• The strawberry mixture can be made the night before.
• The whipped topping can be added to the piping bag the night before as well.
• Do not overcook the pancakes or they will be tough.

[jcorn]

on 5/16/2008 Excellent and very cute idea!