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Ultra-Fluffy Japanese Soufflé Pancakes

Tall, airy Japanese soufflé pancakes with a delicate, jiggly texture and lightly sweet flavor, perfect for brunch or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Pancake Batter
  • 2 large eggs, separated
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 0.25 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 0.25 tsp cream of tartar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Nonstick pan with lid
  • Spatula
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Whisk egg yolks, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Sift in flour and baking powder and mix gently.
  3. Beat egg whites with cream of tartar, gradually adding sugar until stiff peaks form.
  4. Fold egg whites gently into yolk batter in batches.
  5. Spoon tall mounds onto a lightly greased pan over very low heat.
  6. Add a splash of water to the pan, cover, and cook 4–5 minutes.
  7. Flip carefully, cover again, and cook another 4–5 minutes.
  8. Serve warm with toppings of choice.

Notes

Cook low and slow for best rise and texture. Best served immediately.