I decided I would make a Dutch baby for the first time, and somehow ended up with this wonderfully soft and creamy white chocolate pancake with blueberries, after deliberating whether to duplicate the flavors of this white raspberry bundt cake. In a cast-iron skillet, of course. It's sweet and can double as dessert.
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I don't have a lot of pancake recipes in this blog but the ones that make it are really good.
So this blueberry dutch pancake is out of the ordinary for me.
There's something magical about taking a dutch pancake out of the oven, all puffed and majestic. It deflates pretty quickly, like the popovers, but it's a great dish for a brunch or breakfast without much work.
What is it about a pancake baked in the oven that's so appealing? That it puffs so much?
Probably, because it's like a giant thick popover that bubbles up and cracks, leaving the baker with just a few minutes' window to admire it in all its height before poof! it's completely flat and ordinary looking.
That kinda makes the baker the only one admiring the work. But hey, life is not only about praise, but it's also about self-fulfillment, right? Let's say the latter came in the form of a puffy pancake and a mouth full of it.
The hazards of baking.
This is more of a dessert than a breakfast, in my opinion, unless you like sweet things in the morning.
Quite sweet.
But hey, dessert is dessert, meant to be sweet and filling, and a hot skillet makes it ideal for plunging the spoons directly and eating from it, with no plates necessary and one less pile of dishes to wash.
Tips for making this recipe
- Oven - have it preheated; otherwise, the pancake will not rise as it should.
- Skillet - I use cast iron, but you can use your favorite non-stick one. Beware that they are very heavy and you will need kitchen towels to remove it from the oven. It will be piping hot!
- Chocolate - this recipe calls for white, but use dark if that's your jam or if you don't like very sweet pancakes.
- Blueberries - fresh or frozen, both work. Raspberries are also very good.
Related recipes you might like:
White Chocolate Blueberry Dutch Pancake
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup all purpose flour, sifted
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅓ cup white chocolate chips
- ½ cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, lightly toasted
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220ºC).
- Have all ingredients ready.
- In a blender or with a wire whisk and a bowl, mix 2 eggs with ½ cup all purpose flour and 1 tablespoon powdered sugar until well blended.
- Add ½ cup milk gradually and then ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract and ¼ teaspoon sea salt.
- Mix in ⅓ cup white chocolate chips and ½ cup blueberries
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in an 8-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Let it brown a little.
- Add the pancake mixture all at once to the skillet, and pop it immediately into the oven.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, until golden and puffed.
- Take it out of the oven, sprinkle it with 2 tablespoons sliced almonds and a light sift of 1 tablespoon powdered sugar. Serve immediately.
Mary Callan says
Amazing recipe! this will be a winner in my house for sure!
Mary x
cquek says
Your beautiful picture is making me very hungry.
Anne ~ Uni Homemaker says
Wow, that looks amazing Paula! Blueberry and chocolate in a pancake? Yes please! And I'll have seconds too. 🙂 Delicious!
Karen Kerr says
Paula that is simply beautiful. Can you come to my house and teach me your beautiful photography techniques? =) The recipe sounds amazing too.
miss messy says
White chocolate and blueberries is such an amazing combination! Love it 🙂
Kitchen Riffs says
Dutch babies are so great, aren't they? You can never have too many pancake recipes! We love eating them for dinner, when we're more in the mood for something substantial. Terrific recipe - thanks so much.
Bobbi Burleson says
Yum Paula, you are making me drool. But what else is new LOL Great choice this month!
Bam's Kitchen says
I am all about saving on dishes and cleaning up and cooking in your iron skillet is the perfect way to get a handle on that. I can't wait to try this recipe on one of our lazy Sunday mornings. Take care, BAM
Denise Browning@From Brazil To You says
OMG, Paula! This dutch pancake looks amazing! I am eating it with the eyes!!!
Nusrat Azim says
So many stars and jewels in one single pancake! So much flavorful goodness in that pan!
Lustrous, lovely pictures 🙂
Cocoa and Lavender says
This does sound quite wonderful - blueberry and white chocolate seem to be a erect combination! ~ David
ahu says
Paula I love this pancake but I couldn't help laughing at David's comment, I'm sure he would laugh too! 🙂
Laura (Blogging Over Thyme) says
Great recipe!! Love this series---so much fun 🙂
Kels @ K and K Test Kitchen says
This sounds lovely! I really need to pick up a new cast iron skillet. Great pick for SRC.
Susan Lester says
Just gorgeous, Paula! I so wish you could have been in Seattle! We all missed you.
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
I love making pancakes on the weekend, when I finally have time to indulge myself in the kitchen. My goal is to cook my way through all the pancakes on your blog, starting with this gorgeous 'n delicoius dutch baby! I've never made a dutch baby before and you'd think that I would, since all I have to do is push it into the oven instead of labouring over the stove top). Love this!
Karen @ Lemon Grove Cake Diaries says
White chocolate and blueberries in a pancake - what's not to love 🙂 I can imagine eating these on a lazy Sunday morning!
Becca lhotka says
It looks great I need to try it. 😮
Shashi Charles says
I haven't tried my hand at a dutch pancake yet - yours looks heavenly - blueberry and white chocolate is such an awesome combo!
easyfoodsmith says
That pancake is calling out my name! I am loving its flavor and its rustic appeal. Beautiful!
Melissa says
What a beautiful pancake! Great pick this month 🙂