Fluffy Japanese Soufflé Pancakes with Fresh Fruit 🍓🥝🫐

Ingredients

For the Pancakes

• 2 large eggs, separated

• 2 tbsp milk

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• ¼ cup (35g) cake flour

• ½ tsp baking powder

• 2 tbsp sugar

• ½ tsp lemon juice

For the Topping

• 1 kiwi, sliced

• 4 strawberries, sliced

• ½ banana, sliced

• ¼ cup blueberries

• ¼ cup raspberries

• Whipped cream

• Maple syrup

• Powdered sugar

• Fresh mint leaves

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Batter

1. In a bowl, whisk together:

   • Egg yolks

   • Milk

   • Vanilla extract

2. Sift in the cake flour and baking powder.

3. Mix until smooth.

Step 2: Make the Meringue

1. In another bowl, add egg whites and lemon juice.

2. Beat until foamy.

3. Gradually add sugar while mixing.

4. Beat until stiff peaks form.

Step 3: Combine

1. Fold one-third of the meringue into the yolk mixture.

2. Gently fold in the remaining meringue.

3. Avoid overmixing to keep the batter airy.

Step 4: Cook the Pancakes

1. Heat a non-stick pan over very low heat.

2. Lightly grease the surface.

3. Spoon tall mounds of batter into the pan.

4. Add 1 tbsp water to the side of the pan and cover with a lid.

5. Cook for 4–5 minutes.

6. Carefully flip and cook another 4–5 minutes.

Step 5: Assemble

1. Stack the pancakes on a serving plate.

2. Top with whipped cream.

3. Arrange kiwi, strawberries, banana, blueberries, and raspberries.

4. Drizzle generously with maple syrup.

5. Dust with powdered sugar.

6. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.

Yield

• 2 servings

Prep Time

• 15 minutes

Cook Time

• 10 minutes

Total Time

• 25 minutes

Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)

• Calories: 380

• Protein: 10g

• Carbohydrates: 58g

• Fat: 12g

• Fiber: 6g

Tips

✅ Use cake flour for the fluffiest texture.

✅ Cook on very low heat to prevent burning.

✅ Fold the meringue gently to keep maximum volume.

✅ Serve immediately while the pancakes are tall and airy.

✅ Try different toppings such as mango, peaches, Nutella, or caramel sauce.

These cloud-like Japanese soufflé pancakes are incredibly soft, light, and topped with colorful fresh fruit, whipped cream, and maple syrup—perfect for a café-style breakfast or brunch at home. ✨🥞🍓🫐🥝🍯