Fluffy Japanese-Style Soufflé Pancakes Easy 2-Ingredient Recipe
These Japanese-style soufflé pancakes are light, airy, and fluffy with just two ingredients: eggs and cream cheese. They create a soft, tall stack with a delicate golden crust and a unique soufflé-like texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs, separated (room temperature)
- 4 ounces (115 grams) cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Separate 4 large eggs, placing the whites in a large, clean bowl and the yolks in a separate bowl. Ensure no yolk gets into the whites.
- Beat 4 ounces (115 g) of softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the egg whites until foamy, then gradually increase speed to high until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold a third of the whipped egg whites into the cream cheese to lighten it, then carefully fold in the remaining whites using a spatula with gentle folding motions.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over low heat and lightly grease with butter or oil. Grease ring molds if using and place them on the pan.
- Spoon about 3 tablespoons of batter into each mold or directly onto the pan for free-form pancakes. Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low heat for 4-5 minutes until bottoms are golden and sides start to set.
- Using a spatula, gently flip the pancakes and cook the other side covered for another 3-4 minutes until tall, golden, and cooked through but still soft inside.
- Transfer to plates and serve warm with your favorite toppings like syrup, berries, or powdered sugar.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs and cream cheese for best volume and smooth mixing. Cook on low heat with a lid to avoid burning and to help pancakes rise evenly. Be gentle when folding egg whites to avoid deflating the batter. Grease pans and molds well to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (approxima
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 8
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