Indulge in these cloud-like lemon soufflé pancakes for a delightful breakfast treat. Light, fluffy, and bursting with zesty lemon flavor, these Japanese-inspired pancakes are sure to impress!
Author:nadia
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:4 pancakes 1x
Category:Breakfast
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Japanese-Inspired
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Pancakes:
3 large eggs, separated
3 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 tablespoon butter (for cooking)
For Serving:
powdered sugar
fresh berries
Instructions
Prepare the Batter: Separate the eggs, placing yolks and whites into separate bowls. In the bowl with the yolks, whisk together the milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Sift in the flour and stir gently until just combined.
Whip the Egg Whites: In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar using an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add the sugar and continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
Combine and Cook: Gently fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture in batches, being careful not to deflate the batter. Heat a nonstick skillet over low heat, add butter, and spoon ¼-cup mounds of batter onto the skillet. Cover with a lid and cook for 3–4 minutes. Carefully flip and cook for another 2–3 minutes until golden and puffed.
Serve: Serve immediately with powdered sugar and fresh berries if desired.
Notes
To enhance the lemon flavor, add a drop of lemon extract.
For extra height, stack two pancakes and serve with a dollop of whipped cream.