Japanese Soufflé Pancakes with Strawberries & Cream
Light, airy, and cloud-like Japanese-style soufflé pancakes served with fresh strawberries, a generous dollop of whipped cream, and a dusting of powdered sugar—an elegant and dreamy brunch or dessert option.
- Author: Djihane
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 3 pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 large egg yolks
- 3 tbsp whole milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 2 large egg whites
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar (optional)
- Oil or butter for cooking
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Mint leaves, for garnish (optional)
- In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks, milk, and vanilla. Sift in flour and baking powder. Mix until smooth.
- In a separate clean bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add sugar (and cream of tartar if using) and beat to stiff peaks.
- Gently fold the egg white mixture into the yolk batter in three additions, being careful not to deflate the batter.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over low heat. Lightly grease with oil or butter.
- Scoop the batter into tall mounds using a spoon or piping bag. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 4–5 minutes.
- Gently flip each pancake and cover again, cooking for another 3–4 minutes, or until golden and set.
- Transfer to a plate. Top with whipped cream, strawberries, and dust with powdered sugar. Garnish with mint if desired.
Notes
- Ensure egg whites are beaten to stiff peaks for maximum fluffiness.
- Cook on low heat to prevent burning and to allow pancakes to rise properly.
- Do not open the lid too often during cooking, as it can cause the pancakes to collapse.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake with toppings
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Japanese soufflé pancakes, fluffy pancakes, brunch, strawberries and cream, whipped cream, elegant dessert