MAGIC OF VANILLA SOUFFLÉ PANCAKES WITH COGNAC-INFUSED APPLES

Delicate pancakes embrace fluffy vanilla soufflé clouds while cognac-soaked apples with a hint of anise tantalize your senses. A sophisticated dessert perfect for special moments.

🕒 Prep Time: 25 min

🍳 Cook Time: 20 min
🍰 Yields: 5 servings

Ingredients

Pancakes and Soufflé:

1 batch of pancakes (about 5 pancakes, 24-25 cm pan)
1/2 batch vanilla custard (from 250 ml milk)
2 egg whites (leftover from vanilla custard)
15 g powdered sugar

Cognac-Infused Apples:

3 large sweet apples, diced
50 g butter
1 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp cognac
A pinch ground anise

Garnish:

25 g toasted sliced almonds

Instructions

1. Prepare Vanilla Custard

Prepare vanilla custard following your favorite recipe. Let it cool completely; can be made 1-2 days in advance.

2. Cook Apples

Melt butter in a wide pan. Add apples, sugar, and anise. Sauté over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until apples soften (2-3 min).
Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
Add cognac and cook on high heat for 30 seconds to evaporate alcohol.

3. Prepare Pancakes

Cook pancakes using a 24-25 cm pan, avoiding heavy browning since they’ll finish baking in the oven.

4. Toast Almonds

Toast almond slices in a dry hot pan, stirring frequently until golden.

5. Make Vanilla Soufflé Mixture

Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar in 4 parts, beating after each addition until stiff peaks.
Gently fold egg white foam into vanilla custard in 3-5 portions with a whisk.

6. Assemble and Bake

Spread 2 tbsp of soufflé mixture on half of each pancake. Fold the empty half over the soufflé, add 1 tbsp more soufflé on the folded half without spreading, then fold again to form quarters.
Place folded pancakes on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
Bake at 190°C for 8-10 minutes until soufflé puffs up but does not brown excessively.

7. Serve

Transfer pancakes to dessert plates, top with 2 tbsp cognac apples and sprinkle toasted almonds. Serve immediately.

💡 Tips

Watch carefully during baking; soufflé rises quickly but can burn if left too long.
Use sweet apples for balanced flavor.
Toast almonds just before serving for optimal crunch.

🎉 Perfect For

Elegant dinner parties
Special holiday desserts
Impressing guests with delicate flavors

📝 Final Thoughts

This dessert combines airy vanilla soufflé pancakes with warmly spiced cognac apples, creating a luxurious treat that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious.