Custard Cream Pancakes – Soft & Creamy Delight
These fluffy and delicate pancakes are filled with a rich, homemade custard cream, making them the perfect sweet treat for breakfast or dessert. Inspired by Japanese Dorayaki and French Crêpes, this recipe is easy to make—no oven or special equipment needed!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Non-stick frying pan
- Spatula
- Rolling pin or spoon (for shaping)
Ingredients
For the Pancake Batter:
- 2 eggs
- 30g sugar
- 2g salt
- 200g milk
- 180g cake flour (soft flour)
- 3g baking powder
- 30g cooking oil
For the Custard Cream Filling:
- 3 egg yolks
- 60g sugar
- 20g corn starch
- 300g milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Pancake Batter
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and salt until fully combined.
- Add the milk and mix well.
- Sift the cake flour and baking powder, then gradually add them to the egg mixture while stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
- Pour in the cooking oil and mix until the batter becomes smooth.
- Transfer the batter to a container with a spout for easy pouring.
Step 2: Make the Custard Cream
- In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until the mixture turns pale yellow.
- Add the cornstarch and stir until fully incorporated.
- Heat the milk and vanilla extract in a saucepan over low heat until it starts to simmer.
- Slowly pour the warm milk into the egg mixture while whisking continuously.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Remove from heat, cover with cling wrap (pressing it onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming), and let it cool in the freezer for about 20 minutes.
Step 3: Cook the Pancakes & Fill with Custard
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over low heat.
- Pour a thin layer of batter into the pan, as the edges start to set, spoon a generous amount of custard cream onto the center of the pancake.
- In another section of the pan, pour the same amount of batter to create the top layer.
- Once both pancakes are lightly golden on the bottom and slightly firm, carefully lift the plain pancake and place it over the custard-filled one, aligning the edges.
- Gently press the edges together to seal the custard inside.
- After about 1-2 minutes, remove the filled pancake and repeat the process with the remaining batter.
Step 4: Assemble & Serve
- Serve immediately and enjoy the rich, creamy flavor!
Notes
These Custard Cream Pancakes are light, fluffy, and bursting with rich, creamy goodness—perfect for a cozy breakfast or a delightful dessert. Enjoy! 🍽✨