Description
Light, airy, and ultra-fluffy, these Japanese soufflé pancakes are a decadent twist on traditional pancakes, perfect for brunch or a special treat.
Ingredients
2 large eggs (separated into whites and yolks)
2 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
¼ cup all‑purpose flour (fluffed, spooned, leveled)
¼ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon white vinegar (or lemon juice)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Neutral oil for cooking
½ cup cold heavy cream (optional for whipped cream)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional for whipped cream)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional for whipped cream)
Optional Toppings: Sweetened whipped cream, assorted berries, powdered sugar, maple syrup
Instructions
- Separate eggs. In a bowl with yolks, whisk milk, vanilla, and lemon zest. Sift in flour and baking powder, whisking until smooth.
- Add vinegar or lemon juice to the egg whites. Whip on medium until frothy, then slowly add sugar. Increase speed to medium-high and whip to stiff peaks.
- Fold one-third of the meringue into the yolk mixture until streak-free. Gently fold in remaining meringue until combined—don’t overmix.
- Transfer batter to a piping bag or use a large spoon/scoop for uniform mounds.
- Heat a nonstick pan over low heat and lightly grease it. Pipe or spoon 2–3 tall mounds into the pan. Cover and cook for 7–8 minutes until bottoms are golden.
- Carefully flip, cover, and cook another 5–6 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve immediately with whipped cream, berries, powdered sugar, and/or maple syrup.
- For whipped cream: Whisk cold heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla with a hand mixer until firm peaks form.
Notes
- Use low heat to ensure thorough cooking without burning.
- Don’t overmix the batter to maintain airiness.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- These pancakes are delicate; handle carefully when flipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
