Simple Recipe for a Cherry-Laden Dutch Baby or Puffy Cherry Pancake (2024)

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Simple Recipe for a Cherry-Laden Dutch Baby or Puffy Cherry Pancake (2)

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4 servings

Yield: 1 large pancake

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A big puffy pancake (also known as a Dutch baby) was always a treat growing up. When cherries are coming into the house fast and furious during cherry season, we've been known to throw a handful into the puffy pancake batter. It's a bit like a clafoutis, but with crispier bits and edges.

Fairly easy to make, the ingredients are combined and cherries placed on top, then put into an oven-safe frying pan or cast-iron skillet, and baked in the oven. The pancake puffs up and the edges curl for a delightful and tasty dish.

Delicious for breakfast garnished with confectioners' sugar or you can drizzle some cherry or chocolate syrup on top. These cherry pancakes are also good to enjoy as a dessert, topping them with some whipped cream or homemade vanilla ice cream. Put a cherry on top for a finishing touch.

Use any type of cherry you like, although it's a case where sweet works better than sour, in our humble opinion.

"The pancake was fantastic, and super easy to fix and bake. I used a blender for an ultra-smooth batter and the pancake was perfectly baked and puffy in about 18 minutes. Next time I plan to add 1/4 teaspoon or so of almond extract to bring out the flavor of the cherries." —Diana Rattray

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces fresh cherries

  • 4 large eggs

  • 2/3 cup milk

  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • Confectioners' sugar, for garnish

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

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  2. Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 400 F. Pit the cherries, pulling them into large pieces as you do so.

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  3. In a medium bowl, beat together the eggs and milk.

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  4. In another medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.

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  5. Add the butter to a 10-inch oven-proof skillet. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake until the butter melts. Remove from the oven and set aside.

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  6. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and beat to combine. Add cherries.

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  7. Pour batter into the hot skillet. Transfer back to the oven bake until the pancake is puffed and well-browned, 18 to 22 minutes.

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  8. Garnish with confectioners' sugar. Cut the pancake into wedges and serve immediately.

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Tips

  • A well-seasoned cast iron skillet is ideal, but any heavy oven-safe skillet should work just fine. If using a nonstick skillet, make sure it is oven-safe to 400 F.
  • Black cherries offer a very sweet and fruit flavor, and is one of our favorites to use in this recipe.
  • You can use Rainier or Bing cherries for a slightly less sweet more delicate taste than the black cherries.

Recipe Variation

  • Change it up and add some blueberries in with the cherries. Or try other fruits such as chopped up apples.
  • Add 1/4 to1/2 teaspoon of almond extract to the batter.
  • Use an electric blender for an extra-smooth batter.
  • Serve the pancake with maple syrup or cherry syrup.
  • Make the pancake more of a dessert with a dollop of whipped cream or scoop of ice cream and your favorite sauce.

How to Store and Freeze

These pancakes are best eaten right after they have been baked. If there are any leftovers, you can store and reheat them, although they will not taste quite the same as when fresh.

  • To store leftover cherry baked pancakes, you can keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for three to four days.
  • To reheat: they can be reheated in a toaster oven, oven, or microwave, being careful to only heat until they're warm.

Classic Dutch Baby

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
258Calories
12g Fat
28g Carbs
10g Protein

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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories258
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g15%
Saturated Fat 6g29%
Cholesterol 205mg68%
Sodium 356mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 28g10%
Dietary Fiber 1g5%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 10g
Vitamin C 3mg13%
Calcium 87mg7%
Iron 2mg11%
Potassium 231mg5%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Recipe Tags:

  • cherry
  • breakfast
  • american
  • spring

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FAQs

What is a Dutch baby pancake made of? ›

Dutch Baby Ingredients

Eggs and milk: This light and fluffy Dutch baby recipe starts with two eggs whisked with milk. Flour: All-purpose flour lends structure and helps hold the batter together. Seasonings: These sweet Dutch babies are flavored with nutmeg and a pinch of salt.

Why did my Dutch baby pancake not rise? ›

There are two main culprits to flat, sad Dutch baby pancakes: Your oven wasn't hot enough. The hotter your oven, the more puffed your Dutch baby pancake will be. Make sure to preheat the oven for at least 10 minutes before baking the batter.

What can I put in my pancake mix? ›

  1. 10 Easy Ingredients to Add to Pancake Mix. Oct 3, 2022. ...
  2. Chia Seeds. Add 2 tablespoons of chia seeds for a boost of omega-3 fatty acids, and fiber. ...
  3. Bananas. Mash up one medium-sized banana and toss into your mixing bowl. ...
  4. Avocados. Avocados are packed full of healthy fats. ...
  5. Peanut Butter. ...
  6. Espresso Powder. ...
  7. Raspberries. ...
  8. Almonds.
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What butter do you put on pancakes? ›

Use unsalted or salted butter. For salted butter, omit the salt in our pancake recipe. Vanilla: Adds a soft, sweet flavor.

What's the difference between a pancake and a Dutch pancake? ›

What's the difference between a Dutch pancake and an American pancake? A Dutch pancake is usually larger and much thinner than the thick and fluffy American pancakes. If you order a Dutch pancake at PANCAKES Amsterdam, you will get a delicious thin pancake with a diameter of 32 centimeters.

What is another name for a Dutch baby pancake? ›

A Dutch baby pancake, sometimes called a German pancake, a Bismarck, a Dutch puff, Hooligan, or a Hootenanny, is a dish that is similar to a large Yorkshire pudding.

How long should you let pancake batter rise? ›

A – If you are going to let your batter rest, leave it for at least 30 minutes in the fridge. If you've got time, leave it for longer – even overnight in the fridge. Some say that there is no point in letting the batter rest and there's certainly no harm in using it straight away. Go ahead if you're in a rush.

Why are my pancakes not fluffy enough? ›

Making pancake and waffle batter ahead of time is a huge no-no and will lead to flat, dense results every time. Even letting your batter hang out for just a few minutes after you've mixed it before you start ladling it onto the griddle will lead to less fluffy results.

What makes pancakes fluffy and helps them rise? ›

The chemicals in the baking powder react when combined with liquid, which triggers an initial release of gas. This first release happens slowly. A second, bigger burst of gas occurs when the batter is heated. Heat produces a quick burst of bubbles, and that's what really gives pancakes their fluffiness.

Why are they called Dutch baby pancakes? ›

The term “Dutch baby” was coined by an American restaurateur whose use of “Dutch” was a corruption of the word “Deutsch” (“German” in German). “Baby” referred to the fact that the restaurant served miniature versions.

Is a Dutch baby like a Yorkshire pudding? ›

In texture and appearance, the two differ significantly. Where Dutch babies are fluffy and soft like pancakes, Yorkshire puddings are crisp outside but hollow and soft inside. The latter is often served with savory fillings like bacon and eggs, mushroom and brie, or pesto and goat cheese.

What is special about Dutch pancakes? ›

The Dutch pancake is large (you need XL plates for them) and very thin. Many people roll them up, topping and all before they cut them into pieces or eat them from their hand. The Dutch pancake is allmost as thin as the French crêpe. The French know some toppings: with powdered sugar, Nutella, syrup, or jam.

What do Dutch baby pancakes taste like? ›

Dutch Baby Pancakes taste like Crepes but in pancake. form. The batter puffs up to form a billowy crust with a. custard-like center.

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