Yes! Japanese-style Soufflé Pancakes are those tall, cloud-like pancakes that are soft, jiggly, and melt-in-your-mouth fluffy. They’re a little trickier than regular pancakes, but so worth it. Here’s a detailed step-by-step recipe:
Japanese-Style Soufflé Pancakes
Ingredients (Makes 4–6 pancakes)
- 2 large egg yolks
- 4 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp whole milk
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (30 g) cake flour (or all-purpose flour, sifted)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ cup (50 g) sugar
- 1 tbsp butter (for cooking)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Fresh fruit, whipped cream, or syrup (for serving)
Instructions
1. Prepare Batter Base
- In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Sift in flour and baking powder. Mix gently until just combined (do not overmix).
2. Make the Meringue
- In a clean, dry bowl, beat egg whites with a hand mixer until foamy.
- Gradually add sugar (1 tbsp at a time) while beating.
- Continue whipping until stiff, glossy peaks form (like marshmallow texture).
3. Fold the Batter
- Gently fold ⅓ of the meringue into the yolk batter to lighten it.
- Carefully fold in the rest, being gentle to keep the batter airy.
- The batter should be fluffy and thick.
4. Cook the Pancakes
- Heat a nonstick skillet over low heat. Lightly grease with butter.
- Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, mound batter into tall piles (about 2 scoops per pancake).
- Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 4–5 minutes.
- Gently flip each pancake (use a spatula + spoon for support).
- Cover again and cook another 3–4 minutes, until golden and set.
5. Serve
- Dust with powdered sugar.
- Add fresh strawberries, blueberries, or banana slices.
- Top with whipped cream, honey, or maple syrup.
Tips for Success
- Low heat is key — too hot and they’ll burn outside but stay raw inside.
- Use a ring mold if you want perfectly tall, uniform pancakes.
- Serve immediately — they’re best eaten fresh and warm.