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Erin Lynch

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April 24, 2025

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This strawberry dutch baby, also called a German pancake, has delicious crispy edges, with an airy, puffy center. Topped with a tangy lemon sugar that’s not to be missed. It will quickly become a favorite breakfast recipe!

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Table of Contents

  • What is a Dutch Baby Pancake?
  • Ingredients needed
  • How to make it
  • Variations
  • How to make ahead
  • Full Recipe

What is a Dutch Baby Pancake?

Dutch babies are sometimes referred to as a puff pancakes or a German pancakes. They’re essentially a fluffy pancake that’s a cross between a pancake, a popover and a crepe.

And while this giant pancake may look super impressive, it’s incredibly easy to make with a handful of basic ingredients! Just combine everything together in a blender or the bowl of a food processor, then pour it into a hot cast iron pan and let it cook away in the oven.

I served my version up with some tangy lemon sugar and fresh strawberries. However, you can also serve it up with maple syrup, or a sprinkling of cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar.

Overhead shot of strawberry dutch baby in skillet.

Ingredients needed

  • Strawberries – Fresh or frozen berries will work.
  • Lemon zest
  • Sugar
  • Butter
  • Eggs
  • Whole milk
  • Flour
  • Vanilla extract
  • Salt

How to make it

  1. Preheat Oven. Place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet into the oven and preheat to 450-degrees.
  2. Combine Sugar & Lemon Zest. Toss 2 TBSP lemon sugar with the strawberries. S
  3. Blend Batter. Add ingredients to a blender and process until smooth.
  4. Add the Butter. Place butter in the hot skillet and place back in the oven to melt.
  5. Add Batter. Once butter has melted, add the batter to the hot pan and sprinkle with lemon sugar & strawberries.
  6. Bake. Return pan to the oven and bake 15 minutes, until golden brown & puffy.
  7. Serve with additional lemon sugar, whipped cream, lemon curd, lemon wedges and sliced strawberries, if desired.
Overhead shot of strawberry dutch baby in skillet.

Variations

  • Instead of strawberries: Swap them for blueberries, raspberries or blackberries.
  • Season the sugar: You can swap out the lemon zest for lime zest or orange zest. Or, add in some spices like cardamom or cinnamon.

How to make ahead

  • You can make the batter up to two days ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake. Give the batter quick whisk to combine just before baking, then bake as directed below.
Overhead close up of prepared pancake ready to serve.

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Strawberry Dutch Baby

This lemon strawberry dutch baby pancake has delicious crispy edges & a puffy center. Topped with a tangy lemon sugar that's not to be missed!
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Serves 4 people
Created by Platings and Pairings
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 15 minutes mins
Total Time: 25 minutes mins

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 lemon (zested)
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2/3 cups whole milk
  • 2/3 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups strawberries

Instructions

  • Place a 10-inch cast iron skillet into the oven and preheat to 450-degrees.
  • In a bowl, combine the sugar and lemon zest. Toss 2 TBSP lemon sugar with the strawberries. Set aside.
  • In a blender, combine eggs, milk, flour, salt, and vanilla, and blend 30 seconds on high speed until smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender halfway through to make sure all flour is incorporated.
  • Add butter to the hot skillet and place back in the oven.
  • When the butter has melted, carefully pour dutch baby batter into the skillet. Sprinkle with ½ cup strawberries and the remaining lemon sugar. Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes, until golden and puffy.
  • Serve with additional strawberries. Enjoy!

Notes

Make Ahead
  • You can make the batter up to two days ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake. Give the batter quick whisk to combine just before baking, then bake as directed below.

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 438mg | Potassium: 297mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 580IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 2mg
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