Black Sesame Stuffed Protein Pancakes

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Make the Black Sesame Protein Crema

1. The Peaks: In a cold bowl, whisk the 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream until it hits soft peaks.
2. The Base: In a separate bowl, mix the 2 tbsp black sesame paste and 1 full scoop Boba Tea Protein's  Black Sesame Milk Whey Protein until it becomes a sandy texture.
3. The Ink: Then add in 4 tsp of the milk. This is key adjustment to smooth the paste. Mix until it becomes a smooth liquid paste.
4. The Loosening: Stir in another 1 tablespoon of the whipped cream from earlier into the black paste to loosen it.
5. The Fold: Gently fold the rest of the whipped cream into the black mixture bowl until the color is a uniform obsidian/dark grey. Keep in the fridge until pancakes are made.

Step 2: Make the Double Pancake Batter

1. Dry Bowl: In one bowl, whisk 2 cups of protein flour, 1 tsp of baking powder, and 3 tbsp of sugar substitute thoroughly.
2. Wet Bowl: In another bowl, whisk 1 1/4 cups of milk, 2 eggs, and 1 tsp vanilla extract for 1 minute (until egg yolks are broken). Then add the 4 tbsp of melted butter (slightly cooled) for about 1 to 2 minutes.
3. The Marriage: Make a well in the dry bowl. Pour in the mixed wet ingredients. Fold until the flour streaks disappear, but keep the lumps.
4. The Rest: Let batter sit for 2 to 3 minutes before cooking.

Step 3: The "Tall-Boy" Cooking Method

1. The Heat: Grease a pan and set to Low-Medium heat for a slow, even rise.
2. The Pour: Using a tablespoon, pour small, thick circles sizing around 4–5 inches (This is about 2 to 3 tablespoons.) Do not spread them.
3. The Lid: Put the lid on immediately. This is the only way to get them puffy enough for the injection!
4. The Flip: Flip when edges are dry and matte and there are bubbles on top. Put the lid back on for 2 to 3 more minutes.
5. The Rest: Let them sit on a plate for 60 seconds to set the internal structure before you fill them. Keep in oven at 200 degrees until all are cooked if making only a couple at a time.

Step 4: The Injection (The Surgery)

1. The Bag: Fill a Ziploc bag with the cold crema and snip the corner.
2. The Entry: Use a straw or knife to poke a small hole in the side. Wiggle it around to clear a "room."
3. The Fill: Insert the bag and squeeze until the pancake swells.
4. The Shake: Shake the pancake gently to move the filling away from the hole and toward the center/edges.
5. The Satisfaction: Once pancake is full, plate and enjoy.