Description
Light, airy, and jiggly cloud-like pancakes that are a perfect weekend brunch treat. These soufflé-style pancakes rely on whipped egg whites for their signature height and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg yolks (room temperature)
- 4 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 3 tbsp whole milk
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar (divided: 1 tbsp for yolks, 2 tbsp for whites)
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar (or 1 tsp lemon juice)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk egg yolks with 1 tablespoon of sugar and vanilla extract until pale and creamy.
- Whisk in melted butter, milk, and the sifted flour/cornstarch mixture until smooth.
- In a separate clean bowl, whip egg whites with cream of tartar on medium speed until frothy.
- Gradually add the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar while mixing on high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Fold 1/3 of the meringue into the yolk mixture to lighten it, then gently fold in the rest of the meringue until no white streaks remain.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over the lowest possible heat and grease lightly with butter.
- Pipe two or three round mounds into the pan and cover immediately with a lid.
- Cook for 6-7 minutes until bubbles form on top and edges set.
- Carefully flip pancakes, cover again, and cook for another 6-7 minutes.
- Serve immediately with fresh fruit, whipped cream, and maple syrup.
Notes
Ensure egg whites are completely free of fat to whip properly. Keep the lid on the pan during cooking to trap steam. Do not open the lid while cooking. These pancakes are best served immediately as they deflate quickly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes per servi
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 12
Keywords: Japanese pancakes, souffle pancakes, fluffy pancakes, breakfast recipe, weekend brunch, easy dessert, seasonal fruit