Fluffy Dutch Baby with Maple Whipped Cream Recipe
This Fluffy Dutch Baby with Maple Whipped Cream is a light and airy oven-baked pancake that puffs up beautifully in a hot cast-iron skillet. Infused with vanilla and a touch of maple syrup, it is topped with luscious maple whipped cream and fresh berries, making it a delicious, impressive breakfast or brunch treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dutch Baby
- 5 large eggs
- 1 1/3 cups whole milk
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (156 g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 3/4 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or 1 tsp Morton)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Maple Whipped Cream & Topping
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 6 oz fresh berries (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, or strawberries)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Skillet: Place the oven rack in the lower third position and preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Put a 12-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven to heat thoroughly.
- Prepare Batter: In a large bowl, whisk the 5 large eggs until well beaten. Add 1 1/3 cups whole milk, 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, and 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt; whisk together until the batter is completely smooth. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to develop texture.
- Add Butter to Skillet: Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. Add 3 tablespoons unsalted butter and swirl it around to coat the bottom and sides evenly.
- Bake the Dutch Baby: Pour the prepared batter immediately into the hot skillet and return it to the oven. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the Dutch Baby is puffed up and has a deeply golden brown color.
- Whip the Cream: While the Dutch Baby bakes, whip 1 cup heavy cream with 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup until soft peaks form.
- Serve: Remove the Dutch Baby from the oven and serve immediately topped with the maple whipped cream and 6 oz fresh berries such as raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, or strawberries.
Notes
- Ensure the cast-iron skillet is piping hot before adding batter to achieve the characteristic puff.
- Serve the Dutch Baby immediately after baking as it will deflate upon cooling.
- You can use any fresh berries as toppings or substitute with sliced bananas or other fruits.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Use pure maple syrup for the best authentic flavor.
Keywords: Dutch Baby, Dutch Baby Pancake, Oven Pancake, Fluffy Pancake, Maple Whipped Cream, Breakfast, Brunch, Cast Iron Skillet Pancake
