These adorable Mini Dutch Babies are perfect to serve at a fun brunch or a cozy family brunch at home! They’re a cross between a cake and a popover, offering a crispy exterior and an irresistible center of care. So easy to make with pantry ingredients! Customize it to your heart’s content! We love them with pure maple syrup, berries, and a dusting of powdered sugar!
Our classic Dutch Baby is made in one pan if you’re looking for a family-style recipe. Check out our thin pancakes or sheet pancakes if you’re looking to feed a crowd for brunch!
I love making these Mini Dutch Babies for special occasion treats. Creating a station with toppings makes it a fun and functional part of the meal! These Dutch Baby Pancakes can be served at Bridal and Baby Showers and make a great display! I love serving these to my boys charcuterie style and they create their favorite flavor combinations!
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What is a Dutch Baby?
Dutch babies, also known as German pancakes or Dutch puffs, are a delicious breakfast or brunch dish. These puffy, golden dishes are made from a light dough and baked in a hot oven until they rise wonderfully at the edges. This creates a shiny exterior and a tender, tender center. They are usually cooked in a metal pan and served directly in the oven, this version uses a mini muffin pan. Top it off with your choice of sweet or savory ingredients!
Recipe Highlights
- Immediately again it’s easy preparation with simple ingredients.
- Serve with sweet or savory toppings to add variety to the entertainment.
- Perfect for brunch buffet tables for the crowd.
Ingredients notes
- Unsalted butter: it gives an irresistible flavor and helps create shiny edges.
- Eggs: provide richness and contribute to a custard-like texture.
- Vanilla extract: it adds aroma and sweet taste. Vanilla bean paste is great for this recipe.
- Milk (2%): use whole milk for extra richness.
- All purpose flour: we used all purpose flour. Feel free to use 1 to 1 gluten-free flour if desired.
- Refined sugar: it adds a touch of fun.
- Salt: balance the flavors.
How to make small Dutch children
- 1: Add everything ingredients in a large bowl.
- 2: Mix it up batter until smooth without lumps.
- 3: Pour in a prepared pan.
- 4: Finally, bake small pancakes until puffy and golden.
Tips for Making the Best Dutch Baby Pancakes
- Do not overmix the dough – this can lead to a difficult texture.
- Avoid opening the oven during baking or the Dutch babies will not rise.
- Have the toppings ready and serve quickly for the best flavor and texture.
Giving Suggestions
Serve these Dutch baby pancakes with sweet or savory toppings! Our favorite combinations include:
- A fresh squeeze of lemon juice, a drizzle of maple syrup, and topped with whipped cream.
- Berries, maple syrup, and a dusting of powdered sugar.
- Lemon curd and blueberries. Try the lemon curd recipe from my Easy Mini Lemon Tarts!
- Salted caramel sauce and whipped cream.
- Topped with our Blueberry Compote and an optional drizzle of maple syrup.
- Smoked salmon, crème fraîche and fresh dill.
- Burrata and prosciutto.
- Crumbled bacon, crispy sauteed kale, and white cheddar.
- Goat cheese and sauteed mushrooms, fresh parsley.
- Pair these babies with this gorgeous Lavender Latte for a great and special brunch!
How to cook
Small Dutch children
These adorable Mini Dutch Babies are perfect to serve at a fun brunch or a cozy family brunch at home! They’re a cross between a cake and a popover, offering a crispy exterior and an irresistible center of care.
Ingredients
- 6 of spoons unsalted butter
- 6 large eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups milk 2%
- 1 ¼ cups all purpose flour
- 1 ½ of spoons granulated sugar
- ½ a teaspoon salt
- Non-stick spray for muffin tin
- Pancake toppings of your choice berries, whipped cream, maple syrup etc…
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees convection or 425 degrees conventional oven.
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Melt 6 tablespoons of butter in a large microwave-safe bowl.
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Put the eggs, vanilla, milk, flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl with the melted butter and mix with an electric mixer until there are no lumps.
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Spray a muffin tin with nonstick spray.
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Fill muffin tins half full.
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Bake the mini Dutch babies for 15 minutes without opening the oven. They will be puffy with shiny gold edges and a custody center. Serve immediately garnished with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough – this can lead to a difficult texture.
- Avoid opening the oven during baking to prevent the dutch babies from burning.
- Have the toppings ready and serve quickly for the best flavor and texture.
Nutritious food
Calories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 5gOil: 8gSaturated Fats: 5gPolyunsaturated Fats: 1gMonounsaturated Fats: 2gTrans Fats: 0.3gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 141mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 319IUVitamin C: 0.05mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mg
Hope you like these Little Dutch children. If you make this recipe, leave a comment and rate! I would love to know how you liked it. Enjoy, xoxo!
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