Pandan Pancakes with Coconut Filling

Summary

Description

Ingredients

1CupCoconut Milk
1TablespoonCornstarch
5TablespoonSugar
2 Egg
1⁄2CupFlour
3TeaspoonBaking Powder
1 1⁄4CupMilk
1TeaspoonPandan Extract

Instructions

1.To make the coconut custard, combine the coconut milk, cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons sugar in a saucepan. Heat mixture at medium heat until simmering. Remove from heat.
2.In a medium bowl, crack 1 egg and whisk gently. Do not over whisk the egg.
3.Pour the hot coconut milk mixture into the bowl of egg gently, in a slow, constant stream while constant whisking the egg.
4.Once the mixtures are well combined, add back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat until thick. Remove from heat. Using a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, drop five dollops of custard and let cool in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
5.To make pancakes, in a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and 3 tablespoons of sugar. Mix well using a whisk.
6.In another medium mixing bowl, combine the milk, 1 egg, canola oil, and pandan extract. Mix well using a whisk. Add the wet mixture into the dry mixture and mix until well combined.
7.In a large nonstick pan, heat on medium heat and spray with nonstick spray. Add one small ladle of batter, followed by a disk of coconut custard, and topped with a small amount of batter.
8.Once bubbles form on top of the pancake flip to the next side and cook until golden brown. Serve pancakes warm with butter and syrup.