Dutch Baby With Cranberry Compote (Printable version)
Golden fluffy pancake baked in a hot skillet and served with sweet-tart cranberry sauce for brunch or dessert.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Dutch Baby
01 - 3 large eggs
02 - 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2/3 cup whole milk
04 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
06 - 1/4 tsp salt
07 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
→ For the Cranberry Compote
08 - 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
09 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1/2 cup orange juice
11 - 1 tsp orange zest
12 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
→ For Serving
13 - Powdered sugar for dusting
14 - Lemon wedges
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Place a 10-inch ovenproof skillet or cast iron pan in the oven to heat thoroughly.
02 - Combine eggs, flour, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a blender. Blend until completely smooth. Allow batter to rest while preparing the compote.
03 - Combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and cinnamon in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and sauce thickens, about 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat.
04 - Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. Add butter and swirl to coat the bottom and sides of the pan completely.
05 - Pour batter into the hot skillet and immediately return to oven. Bake for 18-22 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
06 - Remove from oven. The pancake will deflate slightly as it cools. Slice into wedges and serve warm, topped with cranberry compote and dusted with powdered sugar. Add lemon squeeze if desired.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- The pancake rises like magic in the oven creating that stunning showstopping puff
- Cranberry compote adds the perfect bright tangy contrast to rich buttery vanilla
02 -
- That dramatic puff will deflate as it cools so serve it straight from the oven
- Getting the pan screaming hot before adding butter creates those irresistible crispy edges
03 -
- Use a 10-inch cast iron for the crispiest edges and most dramatic rise
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly for a uniform batter