Recipe for Japanese Soufflé Pancakes: A Dessert You Eat With Your Eyes
These Instagrammable pancakes are a true labor of love and effort, but do they truly live up to their photogenic reputation?
TL;DR
- Key to the recipe is the careful separation of egg whites, which provide the pancakes' signature height and airy structure.
- A meringue is created by whipping egg whites with sugar until stiff peaks form.
- The meringue is gently folded into a yolk and flour base for a light batter.
- Pancakes are cooked slowly on very low heat, covered, and occasionally steamed for even cooking.
- Best served warm, simply dusted with powdered sugar or with fresh fruit and syrup.