Japanese Soufflé Pancake Recipe
These Japanese Soufflé Pancakes are ultra fluffy, jiggly, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Made with whipped egg whites for an airy texture, they rise tall and soft right on the stovetop. A delightful brunch treat or Instagram-worthy dessert, perfect for pancake lovers looking for something special!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 pancakes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Whisking
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs (separated)
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar (optional, helps stabilize egg whites)
- Butter or oil, for greasing
- Water (for steaming)
- For serving (optional):
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh berries
- Whipped cream
- Maple syrup or honey
Instructions
- Separate egg yolks and whites into two clean bowls.
- In the yolk bowl, whisk in milk and vanilla until smooth.
- Sift in flour and baking powder, and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- In the egg white bowl, add cream of tartar (if using) and beat with a hand mixer until foamy.
- Gradually add sugar while beating until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the meringue into the yolk mixture in three parts, being careful not to deflate the batter.
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over low heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil.
- Scoop the batter into the skillet to form 2–3 tall pancakes. Stack extra batter on top to build height.
- Add 1 tablespoon of water to the pan and cover with a lid to steam.
- Cook for 4–5 minutes, then carefully flip each pancake using a wide spatula.
- Add another tablespoon of water, cover, and cook for another 4–5 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Use ring molds for more uniform height and shape.
- Cook low and slow to avoid burning or collapsing.
- Best served fresh—soufflé pancakes lose volume as they cool.
- Make sure bowls and beaters are completely grease-free before whipping egg whites.
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