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Mini Cornmeal Pancakes with Whipped Goat Cheese and Berry Thyme Compote

A delicious blend of sweet and savory flavors that can be served with brunch or as an appetizer!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Pancakes + Waffles
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pancakes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

Berry Thyme Compote

  • 10 ounces mixed berries fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons honey use more or less depending on how sweet you want it.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves minced

Whipped Goat Cheese

  • 4 ounces goat cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons half and half
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme minced
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Cornmeal Pancakes

  • 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal medium or finely ground
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

Berry Thyme Compote

  • Bring the berries and honey to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium and cover; cook, stirring occasionally, until the berries have softened and released their liquid.
  • Stir in lemon juice and thyme.
  • Continue to cook, uncovered and stirring continuously, until the compote starts to thicken, about 5 minutes.
  • Once thickened remove from the heat to cool before storing in the refrigerator to cool completely and continue to thicken.

Whipped Goat Cheese

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer or using a handheld mixer, beat the goat cheese, half and half, thyme, salt and pepper on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.

Cornmeal Pancakes

  • In a large bowl whisk together the dry ingredients.
  • In a smaller bowl whisk together the wet ingredients.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and fold together with a rubber spatula until combined.
  • Heat a griddle according to manufacturers instructions or if you're using a non-stick pan heat over medium to medium-high heat.
  • Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of batter onto the heated griddle and cook on the first side until bubbles form.
  • Flip the pancakes over with a spatula and cook on the other side until done.

Assembling

  • Place the pancakes on a plate or serving platter.
  • Pipe or spoon equal amounts of the whipped goat cheese on top of each pancake.
  • Top with a spoonful of the berry thyme compote.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

You will probably have more pancakes than whipped goat cheese and compote. Freeze the remaining pancakes for a later date.

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 412mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 362IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 2mg