Kitchen Recipe Collection
Mango Crepe (Mango Pancake)
A wildly popular Hong Kong dessert. A paper-thin, bright yellow crepe folded like a soft pillow around a massive chunk of fresh, sweet mango and lightly sweetened whipped cream.
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 45 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- medium
- Cuisine
- Chinese
Ingredients
Scaled for 6 servings
- Crepe Batter: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp sugar, 3 large eggs, 1 cup milk, 2 tbsp melted butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract, a few drops of yellow food coloring (optional)
- Filling: 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 2 large, ripe, firm mangoes
Equipment
- Non-stick crepe pan or skillet
- Whisk
Instructions
- 1
Make Batter
Whisk the eggs, sugar, milk, vanilla, and melted butter. Sift in the flour and whisk until completely smooth. Stir in yellow food coloring if desired.
- 2
Strain
Strain the batter through a fine mesh sieve to ensure there are absolutely no lumps. Let the batter rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- 3
Cook Crepes
Heat a non-stick pan over LOW heat. Do not oil the pan (or wipe it completely dry if you do). Pour in a small ladle of batter and swirl to coat the bottom thinly.
- 4
One-Side Cooking
Cook for about 1-2 minutes until the edges pull away and the top is set. DO NOT FLIP. We only cook one side to keep it pristine and un-browned.
- 5
Cool Crepes
Gently remove the crepe and let it cool completely on a wire rack or parchment paper. Repeat with remaining batter.
- 6
Prepare Mango
Peel the mangoes and slice them into large, thick, rectangular chunks (the 'cheeks').
- 7
Whip Cream
Whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar until it holds stiff peaks.
- 8
Assemble
Place a crepe on a work surface, cooked-side up (the smooth, uncooked side should face out when folded).
- 9
Add Filling
Place a dollop of whipped cream in the center. Lay a large chunk of mango on the cream. Cover the mango with a little more cream.
- 10
Fold into Pillow
Fold the bottom edge over the filling, then fold the left and right sides in. Finally, fold the top down to create a neat, rectangular pillow.
- 11
Chill
Place the folded pancakes seam-side down on a plate. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour so the cream firms up.
- 12
Serve
Serve cold, cut in half to show the beautiful mango and cream layers inside.
Cooking Tips
- The pan must be on low heat. If it is too hot, the crepe will brown and bubble, ruining the smooth, flawless yellow aesthetic.
- The heavy cream must be whipped very stiff so it holds its shape inside the crepe without oozing out.
Variations
- Durian Pancake: A very popular alternative utilizing the pungent, creamy flesh of the durian fruit instead of mango.
Nutrition Estimate
280 calories · 5g protein · 28g carbs · 16g fat · 2g fiber per serving
