Description
These Hong Kong-style Mango Pancakes are the perfect balance of light, creamy, and fruity flavors! With thin yellow crepes wrapping ripe mango chunks and slightly sweetened whipped cream, this dessert is irresistible. The crepes are delicate, the mangoes bring natural sweetness, and the whipped cream adds a luscious texture. Perfect for a light dessert or a tropical-inspired treat.
Ingredients
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Produce
- 2 ripe mangoes (cubed or sliced)
- 1 sprig fresh mint (optional, for garnish)
Refrigerated
- 2 large eggs
Baking & Spices
- 45 g plain flour
- 20 g caster sugar
- 2 tbsp cornflour
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 tsp yellow food coloring (optional)
- 20 g icing sugar (for the batter)
- 2 tbsp icing sugar (for whipped cream)
- Extra icing sugar (for dusting)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Dairy
- 200 ml full-fat milk
- 250 ml double cream
- 2 tbsp butter (melted for batter)
- 1 knob butter (for greasing pan)
Instructions
Prepare the Crepe Batter
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, full-fat milk, caster sugar, and melted butter until smooth.
- Sift in the plain flour, cornflour, a pinch of salt, and yellow food coloring. Whisk until a smooth batter forms. Let the batter rest for 15–20 minutes.
Cook the Crepes
- Heat a non-stick skillet or crepe pan over medium heat and grease lightly with a knob of butter.
- Pour a thin layer of batter (about 2–3 tbsp) into the pan and swirl to coat the surface evenly.
- Cook for 1–2 minutes until the edges start lifting and the crepe is cooked through (do not flip). Repeat until all batter is used, stacking the crepes with parchment paper in between.
Prepare the Whipped Cream
- In a chilled bowl, whisk double cream with 2 tbsp icing sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Assemble the Pancakes
- Lay a crepe flat on a clean surface. Add a dollop of whipped cream and a chunk or two of fresh mango in the center.
- Fold the edges of the crepe inward to create a neat parcel. Place seam-side down.
Serve
- Dust with icing sugar, garnish with a sprig of fresh mint, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use the ripest, sweetest mangoes for the best flavor.
- Resting the batter allows the crepes to cook evenly.
- Leftover crepes can be stored in the fridge, layered with parchment paper, for up to 2 days.
