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

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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.

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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.)

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  • cherry
  • breakfast
  • american
  • spring

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Simple Recipe for a Cherry-Laden Dutch Baby or Puffy Cherry Pancake? ›

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.

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.

What is the difference between Yorkshire pudding and Dutch baby pancake? ›

A Dutch baby is very similar to a Yorkshire pudding, with a few differences: the Yorkshire pudding is more likely to be baked in individual servings, the pan is usually greased with beef drippings, and the result is rarely sweet. Dutch babies are larger, use butter rather than beef fat, and are frequently sweet.

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.

Why are Dutch pancakes so good? ›

Dutch pancakes are traditional and worldwide famous, and there is a reason for that. They come with a topping of your choice or just plain. And it is the topping that makes the pancakes in a pancake restaurant so special.

What makes a Dutch Baby puff up? ›

As it bakes the batter puffs up, in a similar way to a Yorkshire pudding or a popover. The recipe doesn't contain any chemical leavening as the milk and eggs create steam that causes the Dutch Baby to rise.

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.

Why is my Dutch baby so dense? ›

Not Enough Butter: Coat the hot pan with plenty of butter. That is crucial for a fluffy and puffy Dutch baby pancake. Overmixing the Batter: Blend the batter just until the ingredients are incorporated. Overmixing the batter can cause the gluten in the flour to overdevelop, leading to a dense pancake.

Why does my Dutch baby taste eggy? ›

If you would like the inside of the finished dish to be a little less "egg-y" then cut the number of eggs down to 3, and many many reviewers also found that just 3 Tablespoons of butter worked better for them.

What makes pancakes fluffy and helps them rise? ›

Pancakes and waffles typically both contain baking soda, which causes them to rise. As soon as the baking soda is combined with the wet ingredients (which contain an acidic ingredient, like often buttermilk), it starts producing carbon dioxide gas bubbles that cause the batter to rise.

What is the secret of amazing pancakes? ›

Don't over-mix the batter - As mentioned in the recipe you only want to mix the batter until it just comes together. Lumps are okay! Over mixing will develop too much gluten in the batter leading to tough, chewy pancakes.

What is another name for a Dutch baby? ›

Though “Dutch baby” is a frequently used moniker when referring to this giant pancake, it has also been referred to as a German pancake, a puffed pancake, a baked pancake, a Bismarck and even a giant Yorkshire pudding due to its resemblance.

What is Dutch cake made of? ›

Here's all you need to make Dutch Butter Cake: sugar, flour, butter, and salt. That's it! These simple ingredients allow the flavor of the butter to really shine through. Since this cake is all about the butter, you'll want to use a good quality butter.

What are mini pancakes made of? ›

Ingredients. This mini pancake recipe requires only a handful of basic pantry ingredients which makes them perfect for busy mornings. Dry Ingredients: Gather all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Wet Ingredients: Gather melted butter, sugar, an egg, vanilla extract, milk and lemon juice.

Is a Dutch baby the same as a pannenkoeken? ›

They both can be made with the same mix but they are made differently. This pannekoeken is designed for an 11 to 12-inch Dutch baby pan or a skillet with rounded sides. This is a five ingredient–five step recipe that really goes together quickly.

Does Dutch baby have to be made in cast iron? ›

Be sure to use a 9- or 10-inch skillet for making this pancake. The smaller size increases the puff while helping the pancake keep its shape. The pan doesn't have to be cast iron; you can use any oven-safe pan or baking dish of a similar size.

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