Dreamy Cloud Pancakes with Berry 'Stardust'
Dreamy Cloud Pancakes with Berry 'Stardust'
Ingredients
For the Cloud Pancakes
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar, (optional, for stability)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing
For the Berry 'Stardust' Topping
- 1 1/2 cups mixed berries, fresh or frozen
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined. Add the 2 tablespoons of melted butter and whisk again.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. A few lumps are okay; do not overmix.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
In a clean, dry bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar (if using) on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. This will take about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Gently fold about one-third of the beaten egg whites into the pancake batter to lighten it. Then, carefully fold in the remaining egg whites until no streaks remain, being careful not to deflate the batter.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Heat a non-stick griddle or large skillet over medium-low heat. Lightly grease with butter.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
For the Berry 'Stardust' topping: While the griddle heats, combine the mixed berries, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the berries soften and release their juices, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 7 min
- 8
Pour about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the hot griddle. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. The pancakes should be thick and fluffy. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
⏱️ 15 min
- 9
Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm while you cook the remaining batter.
- 10
Once all pancakes are cooked, stack them on serving plates. Spoon the warm berry 'stardust' over the top. Dust generously with powdered sugar for a dreamy, starry effect.
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
Let the pancakes rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the berries to cool slightly.
⏱️ 10 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Dreamy Cloud Pancakes with Berry 'Stardust'
For the Cloud Pancakes
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar, (optional, for stability)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing
For the Berry 'Stardust' Topping
- 1 1/2 cups mixed berries, fresh or frozen
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined. Add the 2 tablespoons of melted butter and whisk again.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. A few lumps are okay; do not overmix.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
In a clean, dry bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar (if using) on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. This will take about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Gently fold about one-third of the beaten egg whites into the pancake batter to lighten it. Then, carefully fold in the remaining egg whites until no streaks remain, being careful not to deflate the batter.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Heat a non-stick griddle or large skillet over medium-low heat. Lightly grease with butter.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
For the Berry 'Stardust' topping: While the griddle heats, combine the mixed berries, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the berries soften and release their juices, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 7 min - 8
Pour about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the hot griddle. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. The pancakes should be thick and fluffy. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
⏱️ 15 min - 9
Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm while you cook the remaining batter.
- 10
Once all pancakes are cooked, stack them on serving plates. Spoon the warm berry 'stardust' over the top. Dust generously with powdered sugar for a dreamy, starry effect.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
Let the pancakes rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the berries to cool slightly.
⏱️ 10 min