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Dorayaki (Japanese Pancakes Filled with Soft Custard) Recipe

Dorayaki (Japanese Pancakes Filled with Soft Custard) Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings (makes about 6 dorayaki sandwiches)
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Learn how to make delicious Dorayaki, Japanese pancakes filled with a soft custard or sweet red bean paste. These fluffy pancakes are perfect for a sweet treat or dessert.


Ingredients

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For the pancakes:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Neutral oil for cooking

For the custard filling:

  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pancakes: Whisk eggs, sugar, and honey. Sift flour and baking powder, then combine with egg mixture. Add water gradually, rest batter for 15 minutes.
  2. Make the custard filling: Warm milk in a saucepan. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and flour. Slowly add hot milk, cook until thickened. Stir in vanilla and butter, cool.
  3. Cook the pancakes: Heat a skillet, oil lightly. Cook batter in rounds until golden. Cool.
  4. Assemble: Spread custard on pancakes to form sandwiches.

Notes

  • You can use sweet red bean paste instead of custard for a traditional twist.
  • Store dorayaki in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 dorayaki
  • Calories: 265
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg