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Fluffy Japanese Soufflé Pancakes Recipe

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Fluffy Japanese Soufflé Pancakes are tall, light, and airy pancakes made by folding meringue into a delicate batter and cooking them gently on a stovetop with steam. These pancakes have a soft, cloud-like texture and are typically served with fresh whipped cream, berries, confectioners’ sugar, and maple syrup for a perfect breakfast or brunch treat.

Ingredients

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Pancakes Batter

  • 2 large eggs (50 g each without shell)
  • 1½ Tbsp whole milk
  • ¼ tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup cake flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 Tbsp neutral oil (for greasing the pan)
  • 2 Tbsp water (for steaming)

Whipped Cream Topping (Optional)

  • ½ cup heavy (whipping) cream
  • 1½ Tbsp sugar
  • 1 Tbsp confectioners’ sugar (for dusting)
  • Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, etc.)
  • Maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Prepare Whipped Cream (Optional): Place ½ cup heavy cream and 1½ Tbsp sugar in a chilled bowl over an ice bath. Whisk at high speed until medium to firm peaks form, keeping whipped cream soft and fluffy. Chill until serving.
  2. Separate Eggs: Separate 2 large eggs into whites and yolks. Place the egg whites in the freezer for 15 minutes to partially freeze.
  3. Mix Egg Yolks Mixture: Whisk together the egg yolks, 1½ Tbsp whole milk, and ¼ tsp vanilla extract until thick and frothy. Sift in ¼ cup cake flour and ½ tsp baking powder, then gently combine without overmixing; set aside.
  4. Make Meringue: Beat the half-frozen egg whites with a mixer until frothy. Gradually add 2 Tbsp sugar in thirds, then continue beating at high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  5. Heat Pan: Heat a large 12-inch nonstick frying pan over the lowest heat to 300ºF (150ºC). Brush with 1 Tbsp neutral oil and wipe off excess to avoid spotty patterns.
  6. Fold Meringue Into Batter: Add one-third of the meringue to the yolk mixture and whisk to lighten. Then fold gently half of the remaining meringue by hand whisk. Finally, fold in the remaining meringue gently until the batter is combined but still airy.
  7. Form Pancakes: Keep pan heated to 300ºF on low heat. Use a ladle to scoop batter into tall mounds for each pancake, stacking multiple scoops (2-3 scoops per pancake) to build height. Make three pancakes in total with about four small scoops of batter each.
  8. Steam Cook Pancakes (Part 1): Add 1 Tbsp water divided into three spaces around the pan. Cover with a lid and cook for 6–7 minutes, checking temperature to maintain low heat and steam moisture.
  9. Add Extra Batter After 2 Minutes: Remove lid and add a final scoop of batter atop each pancake for extra height. Add water if evaporated, cover again, and continue cooking.
  10. Flip Pancakes Gently: After 6–7 minutes, gently loosen and flip pancakes with an offset spatula using a rolling motion. Add 1 Tbsp more water and cover to cook the other side for 4–5 minutes until golden brown.
  11. Serve: Transfer pancakes to plates. Top with the prepared whipped cream, fresh berries, dust with confectioners’ sugar, and drizzle maple syrup. Enjoy warm.
  12. Storage Tip: For best fluffiness, serve immediately. If storing, reheat gently and avoid pressing pancakes to maintain airy texture.

Notes

  • Use metric measurements and a kitchen scale for best accuracy.
  • Mix and cook only one batch of batter at a time to prevent deflation of the meringue batter.
  • A 12-inch nonstick frying pan with a lid is essential for proper steaming.
  • Partially freezing egg whites improves meringue volume and stability.
  • Maintain pan temperature at 300ºF (150ºC) on low heat for even cooking and steam generation.
  • Use a hand whisk when folding meringue to preserve air bubbles for fluffy texture.
  • Stack batter to make pancakes tall and soufflé-like; do not spread wide.
  • Gentle flipping is crucial to avoid breaking the delicate pancakes.
  • Fresh whipped cream is optional but recommended for authentic taste and presentation.

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