Mini Japanese Soufflé Pancakes with Strawberries & Sweet Cream
Prep Time
minutes
Cook Time
minutes
Total Time
minutes
Serving
size
Light and airy mini soufflé pancakes topped with sweet cream and fresh strawberries, inspired by one of Japan's most beloved café desserts.
Recipe by @DiahannCooks, inspired by traditional Japanese soufflé pancakes.
Ingredients
Soufflé Pancakes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Sweet Cream Topping
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Garnish
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a standard muffin pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, vanilla, and melted butter.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until lightly golden and set.
- Allow pancakes to cool slightly.
- Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Top each pancake with a dollop of sweet cream and sliced strawberries.
- Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with mint if desired.




