Description
Fluffy Japanese Soufflé Pancakes are light, airy, and sweet pancakes that feel like eating clouds. With vanilla flavor, golden crusts, and soft, melt‑in‑your‑mouth centers, they’re perfect for an elegant breakfast or brunch treat.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs (separated)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all‑purpose flour, sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- For the toppings:
- Maple syrup
- Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, etc.)
Instructions
- Separate the egg yolks from the whites, being careful to have no yolk in the whites.
- In a bowl, whisk the yolks with the sugar until pale and creamy. Add the milk and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Sift the flour together with baking powder; gently fold this into the yolk mixture until smooth and combined.
- In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Fold one‑third of the whites into the yolk mixture to lighten it, then gently fold in the rest, keeping as much air as possible.
- Heat a non‑stick skillet over low heat and lightly grease it. Pour in about ½ cup of batter per pancake. Cover with a lid and cook for about 4 minutes until the bottom is golden and the batter has puffed somewhat.
- Carefully flip the pancakes and cook for another 3 minutes under lid until cooked through and both sides are golden.
- Serve immediately, with a drizzle of maple syrup and fresh berries.
Notes
- Don’t overmix after adding the egg whites—folding gently preserves the airy texture.
- Cooking on low heat with a lid helps trap steam and ensure the inside cooks without burning the outside.
- Additions like lemon zest or matcha powder can add interesting flavor variations.
- For gluten‑free, substitute flour with an appropriate gluten‑free blend (watch texture).
- Serve fresh—these pancakes are best right away as they can deflate with time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Brunch
- Method: Stove / Pan
- Cuisine: Japanese / Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
