Mango Pancakes (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Pancake Batter

01 - 45g plain flour
02 - 2 tablespoons cornflour
03 - 20g icing sugar
04 - 20g caster sugar
05 - Pinch of salt
06 - 200ml warm full-fat milk
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 tablespoons melted butter, plus extra for frying
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 1/4 teaspoon yellow food coloring (optional)

→ Filling

11 - 250ml double cream
12 - 2 tablespoons icing sugar
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
14 - 2-3 ripe mangoes (preferably Indian or Pakistani varieties)

→ For Serving

15 - Icing sugar for dusting
16 - Fresh mint sprigs

# Instructions:

01 - Start by sieving the plain flour, cornflour, and icing sugar into a large mixing bowl. Add the caster sugar and a pinch of salt and mix well.
02 - In another bowl, whisk together your warm milk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and yellow food coloring (if using) until well combined.
03 - Create a well in your dry ingredients, pour in the wet mixture, and combine into a smooth batter. For extra smoothness, pass the batter through a sieve to catch any lumps.
04 - Heat a knob of butter in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat. Pour about 50ml of batter in the middle and quickly swirl to coat the pan with a thin, even layer. Cook for about a minute until set and lightly golden underneath, then flip onto a plate. Repeat with remaining batter.
05 - While the pancakes cool, whip the cream with icing sugar and vanilla extract until medium peaks form. Cut your mango into large, neat chunks.
06 - Place a pancake on your work surface, lay some mango down the middle, and top with whipped cream. Gently fold the sides in like a burrito, taking care not to tear the delicate pancake. Place seam-side down on a plate.
07 - Dust your finished pancakes with icing sugar and garnish with fresh mint if desired. Either serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to firm up for easier slicing.

# Notes:

01 - These delicate Hong Kong-style crêpes combine light, vanilla-scented pancakes with fresh mango and sweetened cream for a luxurious dessert or special breakfast.

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