🥭✨ Fluffy Mango Pancakes (Hong Kong-Style with Creamy Filling!)

These Mango Pancakes recreate the iconic Hong Kong dessert with cloud-like crepes wrapped around fresh mango and whipped cream. Unlike traditional pancakes, these feature ultra-thin, golden crepes that melt in your mouth. Perfect for brunch, afternoon tea, or as a showstopping dessert.

Why This Recipe Stands Out:
✔️ Authentic dim sum style with professional techniques
✔️ Make-ahead friendly - crepes store for 2 days
✔️ Customizable fillings (try strawberries or durian)
✔️ No special equipment needed

🛒 Ingredients

For the Crepes:
▢ 3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk, room temp
▢ 2 tbsp (30g) unsalted butter, melted
▢ 2 large eggs, room temp
▢ 1/4 cup (30g) cake flour (or AP flour + 1 tbsp cornstarch)
▢ 1 tbsp (12g) granulated sugar
▢ 1/4 tsp salt
▢ 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
▢ Yellow food gel (optional, for vibrancy)

For the Filling:
▢ 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream, chilled
▢ 2 tbsp (15g) powdered sugar
▢ 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
▢ 2 ripe mangoes (Alphonso or Ataulfo), sliced

Special Tools:
• 8" nonstick skillet
• Pastry brush
• Offset spatula

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Make Batter (10 mins + chilling)

1. Blend wet ingredients: Whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
2. Incorporate dry: Sift in flour, sugar, and salt. Whisk until no lumps remain.
3. Strain & rest: Pour through fine mesh sieve. Cover and chill 1 hour (key for tender crepes).

2️⃣ Cook Crepes (15 mins)

1. Heat skillet: Brush 8" nonstick pan with butter over low heat (300°F/150°C).
2. Pour batter: Use 1/4 cup batter per crepe, swirling immediately to cover pan.
3. Cook: 1-2 mins until edges lift. Flip with spatula and cook 15 secs. Stack with parchment between.

3️⃣ Prepare Filling (5 mins)

1. Whip cream: Beat chilled cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to medium peaks.
2. Prep mango: Cut cheeks into 1/2" thick slices (need 16 total).

4️⃣ Assemble (10 mins)

1. Layer: Place crepe golden-side down. Pipe 2 tbsp cream in center, top with 2 mango slices.
2. Fold: Bring edges toward center like a parcel. Flip seam-side down.
3. Chill: Refrigerate 30 mins before serving to set.

Health Notes:
• No artificial preservatives
• Rich in vitamin A from mangoes

🌟 Pro Tips

✅ Crepe perfection: Batter should be the consistency of light cream
✅ Mango selection: Look for fragrant, slightly soft fruit with no wrinkles
✅ Storage: Keep assembled pancakes refrigerated up to 6 hours