Description
These cloud-like lemon soufflé pancakes are light, airy, and infused with a refreshing lemon zest. They are perfect for a dreamy breakfast or brunch and can be topped with whipped cream, berries, and powdered sugar for an extra indulgence.
Ingredients
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
¼ cup all-purpose flour (fluffed, spooned, and leveled)
¼ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon white vinegar (or lemon juice)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Oil (for cooking)
Optional toppings: Sweetened whipped cream, assorted berries, powdered sugar, maple syrup
Instructions
- Separate the egg whites and egg yolks into separate mixing bowls, being careful not to break the yolk.
- Add the milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest (if using) to the yolks. Whisk briefly until combined.
- Sift in the flour and baking powder, then whisk until smooth. Set the yolk mixture aside.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites with vinegar or lemon juice on medium speed until frothy.
- Gradually add the sugar while continuing to beat, then increase the speed to medium-high and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold ⅓ of the meringue into the yolk mixture until evenly combined, then fold in the rest. Be careful not to overmix.
- Heat a nonstick pan over low heat and add a little oil. Wipe off the excess oil with a paper towel.
- Portion the batter into 2-3 mounds in the pan. Cover with a lid and cook for 7-8 minutes.
- Flip the pancakes and cook for another 5-6 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
- Serve immediately with your choice of optional toppings.
Notes
These pancakes are best served fresh, as their fluffy texture can deflate over time.
If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day.
Reheat gently in a nonstick pan or toaster to restore fluffiness.
Optional variations include adding fresh blueberries or mini chocolate chips to the batter for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
