Gather all the ingredients.
Prepare an ice bath and make fresh whipped cream if desired.
Separate the eggs into whites and yolks.
Whisk the yolks with milk and vanilla until thick and frothy.
Sift flour and baking powder into the yolk mixture and whisk to combine.
Beat the egg whites until frothy, then gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
Fold the meringue into the yolk mixture gently.
Preheat a nonstick frying pan to 300ºF (150ºC) and grease it.
Stack scoops of batter in the pan to form pancakes.
Add water to create steam and cover the pan.
Cook for 6–7 minutes, then flip and cook the other side for 4–5 minutes.
Serve with whipped cream, berries, confectioners’ sugar, and maple syrup.
