Mixed Berry Dutch Baby Pancake
This post has been sponsored by Nespresso. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This Mixed Berry Dutch Baby Pancake is an easy light, puffy skillet pancake topped with mixed berries, whipped cream and powdered sugar. It’s an impressive breakfast or brunch!
I don’t usually post on Sunday, but I’m popping in today to serve you brunch! Sit back, relax and get ready to enjoy this Mixed Berry Dutch Baby Pancake with some of the most amazing coffee that you’ve ever had.
What a way to start the day. 🙂
The months of April and May are always a whirlwind of school sporting events and functions and it becomes exhausting. Once summer arrives, I experience a sense of calm and I just want to savor every moment.
Brunch is a great way to do that. There’s nothing like a leisurely weekend brunch, is there?
I love coffee so it’s important to me to enjoy a quality cup while I relax, whatever time of day it is. Espresso has always been my coffee of choice because it’s so versatile, robust and creamy.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gone out to coffee and spent $4 or more for one coffee drink and it’s subpar at best. It’s beyond frustrating because that’s a lot of money to spend on coffee that I’m not happy with!
That’s all changed thanks to Nespresso. 🙂
Nespresso has revolutionized the way millions of people enjoy their coffee. The perfect cup of espresso coffee can be created with just the press of a button, and it rivals espresso drinks from a skilled baristas at the best coffee shops.
Nespresso’s focus is to deliver the highest quality of coffee cup after cup for coffee lovers that demand authentic quality and moments of pleasure any time of day.
I rarely go out to coffee now that I can make perfect barista quality coffee at home with the press of a button. It’s so nice that I can enjoy a high quality coffee on busy mornings just as easily as a slow-paced weekend.
When I entertain for brunch, the food is often overshadowed by the amazing coffee. My Nespresso VertuoPlus Machine gives me the ability to conveniently make coffee in 5 different cup sizes, including 1.35 oz. espresso, 2.7 oz. double espresso, 5 oz. Gran lungo, 8 oz. coffee and 14 oz. Alto.
The coffee capsules come in a range of sizes that are perfect for the coffee that you decide to brew. There are also a wide range of Nespresso accessories complete all of your coffee needs.
I brewed the Nespresso Americano recipe for my Dutch baby pancake. The Americano is espresso coffee in a brew-sized drink, which allows me to savor it even longer. The Americano couldn’t be easier to make with the Nespresso VertuoPlus Machine.
Simply plug in your machine, open the top and place your coffee capsule inside. Lower the top and press the coffee button.
The first time you’re using the machine, hold down the coffee button during the entire brewing process until your mug has the desired amount of coffee, then release the coffee button.
You can do this for each coffee capsule size to program the machine. Once programmed, simply press the coffee button, release and the machine will brew your coffee exactly the way you want it.
The coffee takes less than 2 minutes to heat and brew, with the perfect barista-style quality crema.
I served the Americano coffee in my beautiful Vertuo coffee mugs with spoons and my favorite almond milk.
Now that the coffee is served, it’s time to eat. 🙂
What is a Dutch Baby Pancake?
I’d never heard of a Dutch baby pancake before a few years ago and I was so intrigued. While I love pancakes, flipping them can be time consuming and cumbersome, which takes away from that whole leisurely brunch thing.
If you’re not familiar with this type of pancake, it was derived from a German pancake dish. It’s reminiscent of a crepe or popover, and it puffs up to golden brown heights in the oven.
The pancake quickly deflates once it’s removed from the oven and releases the most amazing aroma. If you close your eyes and breathe it in, you might think you’re standing in front of a crepe stand on the streets of Paris.
How to make this recipe
The pancake batter for this recipe is prepared much differently than classic pancakes, but it’s incredibly easy to make following my simple instructions.
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. When the oven is hot, place the butter in the cast iron skillet and place in the oven until melted. Once the butter has melted, remove the skillet from the oven and brush the butter around the bottom and sides of the skillet.
- Blend the pancake batter while the oven preheats. Process the eggs until foamy. Add the milk, maple syrup, orange zest, vanilla, flour and salt and process until smooth. I like to blend the batter while the oven preheats so the flour has time to absorb the liquid. Once the oven is preheated, I give the batter a couple more pulses to blend just before pouring it into the piping hot skillet.
- Bake the pancake. Pour the batter into the hot skillet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed. When the Dutch baby pancake is removed from the oven, you’ll hear plenty of oooh’s and aaah’s as it will be beautifully puffed. The pancake will deflate quickly before your eyes but will still have some nice puffy edges. Allow to cool slightly.
- Prepare the whipped cream. While the pancake bakes, place the whipping cream, granulated sugar and vanilla extract in the bowl of a stand mixer and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Serve the pancake. Serve warm with mixed berries, a dusting of powdered sugar, and whipped cream.
Tips and Tricks for the perfect dutch baby
- Place the eggs and milk out at room temperature for about 30 minutes prior to preparing the batter.
- I like to prep all of my ingredients before I preheat the oven so that the flour in the pancake batter has enough time to absorb the liquid.
- While the pancake is in the oven, prep your mixed berries, powdered sugar and whipped cream so that you can serve the pancake while it’s still fairly warm.
Customize this recipe
- The mixed berries may be substituted with your favorite fruits, or you can even make a savory Dutch baby pancake recipe!
- The whole wheat white flour may be substituted for the same amount of all purpose flour.
- You can substitute the orange zest and vanilla extract with your favorite citrus zest, extract or spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, ginger or my Homemade Chai Spice.
- Top with flavored whipped cream, powdered sugar, maple syrup or serve with an array of toppings that your guests can choose from for the ultimate brunch setting!
This Dutch baby pancake is so easy to prepare and will be a show stopper at your next brunch gathering. It’s a slice of heaven paired with the perfect coffee drink!
With a brunch like this, be prepared for your guests to choose you to host brunch from now on. 🙂
More pancake recipes you’ll love:
- Blueberry pancakes by Pinch of Yum
- Greek yogurt pancakes
- Oat flour pancakes
- Sheet pan pancakes
- Pumpkin pancakes
If you try this recipe I’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment and rating below, or tag me at @flavorthemoments on Instagram!
Mixed Berry Dutch Baby Pancake
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup whole wheat white flour
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract divided
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups mixed berries
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place the butter in a 9 or 10" cast iron skillet and place in the oven just until melted. Brush the butter around the bottom and sides of the skillet.
- While the oven preheats, place the eggs in a blender or food processor and process until foamy. Add the almond milk, maple syrup, orange zest, 1 teaspoon of the vanilla, flour and salt, and process until well combined. Let stand at room temperature until the oven has preheated.
- Once the oven has preheated, pulse the pancake batter 2-3 times to redistribute the ingredients. Pour the batter into the skillet evenly and bake 15-20 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Remove from heat — the pancake will deflate as it cools.
- While the pancake bakes, whip the cream. Place the heavy whipping cream, granulated sugar and remaining vanilla extract in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium high speed until medium peaks begin to form. Whisk the cream by hand from there until it reaches the desired consistency (be careful not to over whip or the cream will turn into butter).
- Serve with the dutch baby pancake with mixed berries, whipped cream and a dusting of powdered sugar if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- I like to prep all of my ingredients before I preheat the oven so that the flour in the pancake batter has enough time to absorb the liquid.
- The whole wheat white flour may be substituted for the same amount of all purpose flour.
- Almond milk may be substituted with your favorite milk.
- The mixed berries may be substituted with your favorite fruits, or you can even make a savory Dutch baby pancake recipe!
- You can substitute the orange zest and vanilla extract with your favorite citrus zest, extract or spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, ginger or my Homemade Chai Spice Mix.
- Top with flavored whipped cream, powdered sugar, maple syrup or serve with an array of toppings that your guests can choose from for the ultimate brunch setting!
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
17 Comments on “Mixed Berry Dutch Baby Pancake”
Thank you Megan!
Sooooo that pan is for ONE person, no? Cause I know for a fact I would NOT want to share that dutch baby! 😉
Thank you Robyn! The machine is sleek and the coffee is perfection!
I love Dutch baby pancakes! This one looks incredible!
Thanks Zainab! I was late to the Dutch baby party but now I never want to leave. 🙂
One of my favorite breakfasts! Cannot wait to try your version!
Thank you so much Liz!
THIS – with a cup of coffee is the perfect breakfast for me! The berries are soooo good this time of year! I’ve definitely got to make this one weekend!
Thanks Katherine!
Well doesn’t this look like the perfect brunch idea! I love pancakes of all types, and fresh berries on the top is the best.
Thanks so much Nicole!
Delicious coffee + a dutch baby + berries sounds like the perfect morning to me! Now if only I could convince the husband to make it all for me that would be even sweeter! haha 🙂
I’d be a happy lady if my husband would make it all for me too! 🙂
What a beautiful and sleek little machine! I’ll bet it makes a mean morning beverage! The light Dutch Baby to go along with it sounds soooo magnificent! Definitely perfect for brunch.
The machine (and coffee) are absolute perfection. Thanks Julia!
This is making me want to curl up with a big cup of coffee and a slice of this dutch baby! Such a fun post, Marcie! I’ve heard great things about nespresso. Sounds like the perfect way to relax after the whirlwind of the last few months for you. And this dutch baby is gorgeous! My kind of way to start the day!
It was fun working on this post — it doesn’t get much better than a delicious brunch with amazing coffee! Thank you Gayle! ❤️