Mini Dutch Baby Pancakes

Add these delicious Mini Dutch Baby Pancakes to your breakfast bar and watch as your family tops them with their favorite toppings. easy recipe can be filled with your favorite fruits.

If you are looking for easy new recipes for breakfast time, then you’ll definitely want to check out this Mini Dutch Baby Pancakes recipe! This pancake recipe takes regular pancakes to a whole new level, and we just know you are going to love it!

Mini foods are always a hit, and these little pancakes will be a great option for family breakfast, and they are also an awesome breakfast idea for larger groups. Single serving breakfast ideas are always great because that way everyone can select their own serving sizes. 

Little pancake options are perfect for little hands, so we also love this as an option for family gatherings so that portion sizes worth for both kids and adults!

Equipment you will need for Dutch Babies:

• blender or food processor – I have the links Vitamix and it is beyond amazing. There is nothing that it can not handle, but you can use any blender or food processor for this recipe
• cupcake tin – I’m sure that you can tell that we love Wilton products. One thing that will make your recipes turn out with a more even bake is using a lighter-colored pan like this one.
• pastry brush
• powdered sugar duster – do I NEEEEEEEED this? No. Do I feel like I have magical powers when I sprinkle powdered sugar as if I were Tinker Bell, though? Why, yes, I do!!!

Why is it called a Dutch Baby?

Sunset magazine reported that Manca’s Cafe owner, Victor Manca, introduced Seattle to Dutch babies in the early 1900s. His daughter’s corruption of the German Deutsch came out as Dutch, and the name stuck. These are called Dutch ‘babies” because they are miniature versions of the larger pancakes made in a large iron skillet. 

What does a Dutch baby taste like? 

These delicious pancakes taste like buttery pancakes but with more of a crepe/egg flavor. 

Why do Dutch babies rise?

The steam is formed by the combined with the super hot, preheated pan you cook it in and the pancake batter.

What is another name for a Dutch baby?

These pancakes are sometimes made in a cast iron skillet and are also called a Dutch puff, a Bismarck, or German pancakes, and taste like Yorkshire puddings

Ingredients to make Mini Dutch Babies:

• 4 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 cup whole milk, at room temperature
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• lemon curd
• fresh blueberries
• powdered sugar for dusting

Directions for these Easy Dutch Baby Pancakes:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Set individual dishes on a baking sheet and place them in the hot oven to heat.

2. Place eggs, milk, sugar, flour, vanilla, salt, and nutmeg in a blender or food processor. Blend for 20-30 seconds until the batter is smooth. Now here is the most important part – let the batter rest for 5-7 minutes.

3. While the batter rests, add one tablespoon of butter to each mini round cocotte and return to the oven. When the butter melts, carefully brush the sides of the dishes with melted butter using a pastry brush.

4. Immediately pour the pancake batter, filling each piece 2/3 full, and bake for 12-15 minutes. Eventually, the pancakes will climb the sides of the hot pan (so fun!!!)

5. Remove from the oven and let the pancakes cool for a few minutes. As they cool, the fluffy pancakes will sink, forming a perfect holding area for your lemon custard and fresh berries.

6. Top each of these little babies with a spoonful of lemon curd, blueberries, and a dusting of powdered sugar. Get creative by trying the toppings of your choice; the possibilities are endless! Additionally, these are served in individual servings, create a topping bar for an easy breakfast idea for large groups!

Tips:

• you can use a mini cast iron pan, ramekin, muffin cup, or a metal muffin tin instead of the mini round cocotte.
• do not substitute non-stick spray for the butter, which is an important part of this recipe.
• such an easy recipe; this is a great starter recipe for tweens and teens!

Variations:

• alternate toppings include ice cream, fresh fruit, maple syrup, lemon juice & strawberries, and just plain icing sugar with lemon zest.

Looking for more delicious recipes? Make sure to check out our yummy Chocolate Raspberry Muffin recipe, it’s another breakfast favorite! Other favorite recipes include:

• Hawaiian Rolls Cheeseburger Sliders
• Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies
• Cookie Monster Cookies
• 7 Layer Greek Dip