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

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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.
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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FAQs

What is a Dutch baby pancake made of? ›

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 can I add to my pancakes? ›

Throw some strawberries or blueberries in your batter for some fruit-infused pancakes or put them on top with some whipped topping to make this delicious Bouquet of Pancakes recipe. Or you could try a more savory approach! Breakfast meats like bacon and sausage are the perfect pairing with pancakes.

What are good toppings for pancakes? ›

Serve with an assortment of your favorite pancake toppings, such as mini chocolate chips, fresh blueberries, flavored yogurt, sliced bananas and extra pats of butter.

What can you have pancakes with? ›

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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.

What does adding an extra egg to pancakes do? ›

Eggs are a crucial ingredient. They provide the cakes with the structure to hold light bubbles. Eggs also give the batter additional, richer flavor from the yolk fat. If you add too many eggs, you'll have “pancakes” that look more like custard or crepes.

What is the key to making fluffy pancakes? ›

Whether you are making your own batter or using a pancake mix, the the secret to fluffier pancakes rests in air pockets. Yes—air pockets. Air pockets make the difference between a pancake and crepe, which means it's crucial that you get the perfect amount of bubbles in your batter to form a fluffy pancake.

What not to do when making pancakes? ›

Don't let the lumps fool you into overmixing!
  1. You ignore the heat during cooking. If you are not using an electric skillet, you must pay attention to the heat when you start cooking the pancakes. ...
  2. You've been using the wrong pan. ...
  3. You flip your pancakes too soon. ...
  4. You don't fully preheat your pan.

What makes restaurant pancakes taste so good? ›

Restaurants tend to use real, farm-fresh eggs and real milk when making their pancakes, which as you might guess, adds to a richer, higher-quality eating experience.

What fruit is good on pancakes? ›

Choose strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, mangoes or peaches in summer time and oranges, pears, apples and pineapple in the winter months."

What do British people eat with pancakes? ›

The UK's Top 10 Favourite Pancake Day Toppings:
  • Lemon juice and sugar (34%)
  • Maple syrup or Honey (8%)
  • Nutella or Chocolate chips (7%)
  • Nutella and banana (6%)
  • Sugar only (6%)
  • Lemon juice only (4%)
  • Sugar and golden syrup (4%)
  • Ham and cheese or Vegetarian alternative (4%)
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Why are they called Dutch baby pancakes? ›

The name "Dutch Baby" actually came about by mistake. These pancakes were originally served in a diner in Seattle in the early 1900s. The owner's daughter struggled to pronounce Deutsch, (the German word for German) and instead pronounced it Dutch.

Is a Dutch baby like a Yorkshire pudding? ›

Different cooking vessels, different accompaniments, otherwise very similar," test kitchen manager Kelsey Youngman said. "Probably the biggest difference, in my opinion, would be Yorkshire Pudding uses the beef drippings to grease the popover pan, while a Dutch Baby uses melted butter in a cast iron skillet.

What is a Dutch baby at the original Pancake House? ›

The Dutch Baby puffs up very tall like a soufflé when baked in the hot oven, then it falls when it is removed. The resulting dish is rich and eggy, almost custard-like in the center, with crispy brown edges. It is truly a culinary treat! The Dutch Baby is one of our specialties at The Original Pancake House.

Why are they called Dutch pancakes? ›

In essence, a Dutch baby pancake is a large, baked pancake. According to Taste of Home Test Kitchen's Mark Neufang, this giant, fluffy treat got its name from German origins, rather than Dutch. As the legend goes, the name came from a historic cafe in Seattle called Manca's.

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