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Peach and blueberry hotcakes with macadamias, mascarpone and maple syrup

20/2/2014

 
Peach and blueberry hotcakes with macadamias, mascarpone and maple syrup
'I feel like having hotcakes and fruit for breakfast after our swim,' I said to Peter as we walked hand-in-hand along the sandy shore of Laguna Bay. 'Do you now,' he replied, staring dreamily out to the blue on the horizon. And have them we did!

Hello friends. I'm back! Our week-long stay at Noosa Heads on Queensland's Sunshine Coast was THE holiday to celebrate my recent retirement, and Peter and I made the most of every moment. I'll share more about the holiday itself in upcoming snippets, but for now just a postcard and a recipe for my take on those mouthwatering hotcakes, inspired by a breakfast (or two) enjoyed at Berardo's Bistro on the Beach, a divine little eatery overlooking Laguna Bay and the Boardwalk.
Laguna Bay, Noosa

My recipe...

By separating the egg and beating the white, you'll create a lighter hotcake than usual, so handle these little babies with care. You'll also find that they're somewhat flatter than regular pikelets or pancakes, but hey, you're eating three per serve and they're topped with plenty of goodness. Enjoy!

PEACH & BLUEBERRY HOTCAKES WITH MACADAMIAS, MASCARPONE & MAPLE SYRUP
4 heaped tablespoons plain (AP) flour (about 80g)
2 tablespoons vanilla infused golden caster sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 free range egg, separated#
100mls (1/2 cup) soured* milk or buttermilk
1 tablespoon ghee/clarified butter +

To serve:
1/2 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
1 ripe peach, white or yellow fleshed
1 tablespoon macadamias, chopped
1 tablespoon mascarpone infused with a little vanilla extract
1/4-1/2 cup maple syrup
icing sugar
micro herbs or baby frisee leaves, to garnish

Combine the flour, baking powder and vanilla infused caster sugar in a bowl and mix with a whisk to free any lumps. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg white until soft peaks form. Add the egg yolk and the milk or buttermilk and whisk well. Gently fold in the beaten egg white using a spatula. 

Meanwhile, cut the peach in half and remove the stone. Grill the peach, skin side up, until golden, then cut into slices. Warm the blueberries briefly in a hot skillet. Toast the chopped macadamias. Wash the micro herbs or frisee leaves and pat dry. Set aside.

Heat a griddle plate or frypan and melt the ghee. Ladle the batter onto the hotplate with a large serving spoon. Allow to cook to golden brown on one side and then, very gently, turn the hotcakes over. 

To serve, pile three hotcakes on each serving plate. Top with the slices of grilled peach, blueberries and macadamias. Then spoon over a dollop of the vanilla infused mascarpone. Pour the maple syrup around the outside of the hotcakes. Finish with a sprig of micro herbs or baby frisee. Dust with icing sugar and serve. This quantity makes six hotcakes and serves 2.

* If you don't have buttermilk in the fridge, add a few drops of lemon juice to the milk and let it sit a while.
+ Use butter or margarine if you don't have ghee.
# Allow the egg to come to room temperature. The white will be fluffier when whisked.
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Ingredients to make hotcakes: eggs, peaches, macadamias and maple syrup

The hotcakes ready to serve...

Peach and blueberry hotcakes with macadamias, mascarpone and maple syrup

Mmmacadamias, Mmmascarpone and Mmmaple syrup...

Peach and blueberry hotcakes with macadamias, mascarpone and maple syrup

Makes for a good start to the morning, no?

Peach and blueberry hotcakes with macadamias, mascarpone and maple syrup
Peach and blueberry hotcakes with macadamias, mascarpone and maple syrup

Tell me dear readers, have you ever treated yourself to a holiday in celebration of a milestone in your life? Where did you go and what were you celebrating? Do please share. 

And thank you for your wonderful comments, I love hearing from all of you xox
Liz link
18/2/2014 01:36:51 pm

Welcome home, Lizzy! Sounds like you had a lovely getaway. Now I don't eat many pancakes, but when I do, I love them sprinkled with fruit and nuts just like yours. Perfect way to start the day!

Lizzy
19/2/2014 05:57:09 pm

Dear Liz, thank you kindly... we sure did... I don't eat too many pancakes either, but these were well worth it!

John @ Kitchen Riffs link
18/2/2014 01:37:50 pm

Good to see you back! Sounds like you had a wonderful time -- eagerly awaiting details! In the meantime, I'll have to satisfy myself with these terrific looking hotcakes. Love the toppings -- they really make the dish. Thanks.

Lizzy
19/2/2014 05:57:46 pm

Hi John! We sure did... will post when my feet hit the ground! The toppings are the bomb, that's for sure!

Tandy | Lavender and Lime link
18/2/2014 03:02:20 pm

Looks perfect for a Sunday brunch :)

Lizzy
19/2/2014 05:58:00 pm

Absolutely, Tandy!!

Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella link
18/2/2014 03:34:04 pm

Welcome back Lizzy! I hope you had a great time! :D And what a fabulous breakfast-so fresh and delicious :D

Lizzy
19/2/2014 05:58:22 pm

Hi Lorraine, thanks so much! Absolutely a great breakfast, fresh and delish!

Laura (Tutti Dolci) link
18/2/2014 03:39:03 pm

These hotcakes look so delicious, I love all the toppers!

Lizzy
19/2/2014 05:58:39 pm

Laura, thanks so much, they really are!

Maureen link
18/2/2014 06:28:35 pm

What a fantastic way to celebrate coming home!

Lizzy
19/2/2014 05:58:55 pm

Dearest Maureen, so true... and there's no place like home xo

Andrea
18/2/2014 08:11:08 pm

Welcome home! Have loved seeing your beautiful photos. But I must admit, I did have hot cake envy hehehe ! Yum yum yum! X

Lizzy
19/2/2014 05:59:21 pm

Andrea, why thank you very much! And, he he he... yummy indeed!

Lily (A Rhubarb Rhapsody) link
18/2/2014 08:43:01 pm

What a divine morning meal! I'm making mascarpone cheese tonight for pancakes tomorrow but I'm totally swapping out the pancake recipe I was going to use for this one. I'm looking forward to hearing about your relaxing getaway!

Lizzy
19/2/2014 05:59:56 pm

Hi Lily... I do hope you like this hotcake recipe of mine... it's a little lighter than the usual ones. Thank you for stopping by.

Catherine@farmhousehome link
18/2/2014 09:34:12 pm

Oh I love Noosa Liz, what a fab place to celebrate your retirement, Congratulations! The presentation and beautiful fruit look divine.

Lizzy
19/2/2014 06:00:24 pm

Catherine, thanks so much... it really was the perfect beachside holiday! And this dish is divine xo

Joy Harris link
19/2/2014 12:14:04 am

thanks for taking the time to create such a beautiful website...your talent shines through in all your photos...maple syrup was all I ever wanted on my pancakes until now...macadamias, blueberries, peaches and cream will be my new favorite!!!

Lizzy
19/2/2014 06:01:00 pm

Dear Joy, thank you so very much! That's really kind of you. I do hope you try this dish with the toppings... it really is divine!

Glamorous Glutton link
19/2/2014 12:29:29 am

Oooh these look wonderful, so summery. We're still slopping our way through the streets and finding alternative routes everywhere as flooded roads are shut. Luckily we are dry at home but this lift of a glimpse of summer is perfect. GG

Lizzy
19/2/2014 06:01:29 pm

Oh GG, so sorry to hear... I'm glad I was able to bring some sunshine to your part of the world, even if only briefly.

Karen (Back Road Journal) link
19/2/2014 05:26:38 am

On my goodness, you sure do know how to start the day off with a lovely treat like this. You must have had a wonderful trip, welcome home. As to your question, my husband and I always go somewhere special for our anniversary each year…Florida was a nice break from the snow this year. :)

Lizzy
19/2/2014 06:02:04 pm

Hi Karen, thank you very much! I bet Florida was lovely... and so much warmer when you can get away from the snow xo

e / dig in hobart link
19/2/2014 09:13:55 am

what a decadent breakfast; very luxurious!
when did pancakes get so inflated, anyway?

Lizzy
19/2/2014 06:02:51 pm

Thank you Elizabeth... you're right... though I left the batter to sit a little long on this while I took some snaps, hence they are a little flatter than I'd hoped. Delicious nonetheless!

Adri link
19/2/2014 09:22:24 am

My, but I bet you had a great time. Funny, but the second I saw the shot I thought "That looks like resort food." It just looks so sumptuous, so tantalizing.

Lizzy
19/2/2014 06:03:29 pm

Hi Adri... well spotted... the bistro on the beach was amazing... my kind of food... thanks for your kind words! We did have a great time xo

sippitysup link
19/2/2014 10:52:06 am

Boy did this catch my eye. I miss peaches. Spring has finally sprung in Los Angeles. Peaches can't be far behind... GREG

Lizzy
19/2/2014 06:04:03 pm

Hi there... it's Spring already in LA? Wow! Well, I hope we get to have some summer for a bit longer so I can enjoy more peaches : )

kellie@foodtoglow link
19/2/2014 11:21:01 am

Super scrummy looking and sounding hotcakes. Very drool-worthy images!

Lizzy
19/2/2014 06:04:20 pm

Oh Kellie, thanks so very much! xo

Norma Chang link
19/2/2014 12:25:03 pm

Your hot cakes with nuts and fruits definitely make for a good start to any morning.

Lizzy
19/2/2014 06:04:46 pm

Norma, thank you so much... definitely satisfying!

Glenda link
19/2/2014 01:24:56 pm

Hi Liz, They do look good, (made all the more enticing by your lovely photos) but a bit too much effort for me in the mornings. I love your photos, especially the one of the prints on the sand.

BTW, I believe my parcel has arrived. I am in Perth at the moment but Maus has picked it up. Thankyou again xxx.

Lizzy
19/2/2014 06:05:17 pm

Oh Glenda, how wonderful! I am so pleased that you are happy to have won a prize, lovely! And thank you kindly for your kind words.

ela@GrayApron link
19/2/2014 04:19:43 pm

I would be inspired too! All these delicious fruit on top. A beautiful Summer breakfast! :) ela

Lizzy
19/2/2014 06:05:33 pm

Thank you, Ela... very kind : )

Jane link
19/2/2014 08:39:57 pm

Mmm, what a perfect way to celebrate retiring Liz...though I can't see you getting the chance to slow down any time yet ~ far too many fab recipes to trial and show case! Enjoy ~ we do :))

Lizzy
19/2/2014 09:56:50 pm

Jane, thank you ever so much! That is very kind xo

Eva Taylor link
20/2/2014 09:01:50 am

I started separating out the egg whites and beating them stiff for pancakes a couple of years ago, it is surely worth the extra bother for the lightest and fluffiest pancakes ever. Your breakfast looks absolutely dreamy.

Lizzy
21/2/2014 10:20:31 am

Eva, thank you... it is indeed! : )

Andrea Mynard link
20/2/2014 09:10:15 am

Definitely mmmm. These looks wonderful, as does your holiday!

Lizzy
21/2/2014 10:20:44 am

Andrea, thanks so much! : )

Jamie link
20/2/2014 08:56:52 pm

Welcome home! It sounds like you are happy and well rested and I am so glad you had the chance for such a wonderful getaway. Gorgeous hotcakes... I must try these although we don't have those beautiful peaches and blueberries yet.

Lizzy
21/2/2014 10:21:24 am

Hi Jamie, thank you kindly... as the cool mornings turn herald our Fall, I know it won't be too long before you have peaches in your markets xo

Donalyn@ The Creekside Cook link
21/2/2014 01:54:42 am

it sounds like you had a totally wonderful getaway- everything it should be. One thing I love about following Australian blogs is that I can plan some recipes to try when summer finally gets to us, and I can't wait to try this one!

Lizzy
21/2/2014 10:21:37 am

Thank you so very much! And welcome xo

GourmetGetaways link
21/2/2014 10:24:30 am

Oh these look so good!
I wish I were having them right now, so hungry! ...so lazy too ;)

Lizzy
21/2/2014 10:34:32 am

Julie, too funny : )

Krista Bjorn link
21/2/2014 12:50:07 pm

I'm so thrilled you had such a lovely time, Liz. :-) Your photos were so beautiful!!! What a fantastic escape. :-) I hope you got some rain while you were away. :-)

Lizzy
21/2/2014 01:01:42 pm

Oh Krista, it was so beautiful indeed! We are definitely going back! Actually, we'd love to move there... although we do love the four seasons in Canberra, our home town. It did rain here, lots! xo

David link
22/2/2014 10:22:19 am

Liz - the pink and purple hues of this post make my heart sing! And if they taste as good as they look, I might actually sing out loud!

Lizzy
22/2/2014 01:41:18 pm

Oh David, thank you so much for your very kind words.... clear your throat my friend, for these will indeed make you sing loudly xo

Simi link
24/2/2014 05:58:35 am

This is perfect for bfast! I love the fresh look

Lizzy
24/2/2014 08:10:41 am

Simi, thank you very much : )


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