Dutch Baby With Cranberry Compote (Printable)

Golden puffed pancake topped with tangy cranberry sauce for brunch

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dutch Baby

01 - 3 large eggs
02 - 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2/3 cup whole milk
04 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Cranberry Compote

08 - 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
09 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1/2 cup orange juice
11 - 1 teaspoon orange zest
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Serving

13 - Powdered sugar for dusting
14 - Lemon wedges

# How-To Steps:

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 medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and sauce thickens, approximately 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
04 - Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. Add butter and swirl to coat the bottom and sides completely.
05 - Pour batter into the hot skillet and immediately return to the 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, powdered sugar dusting, and lemon juice if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The dramatic oven puff that makes everyone gather round with their phones out
  • Cranberry compote that strikes that perfect balance between sweet and mouth puckering tart
  • A breakfast that feels fancy enough for holidays but simple enough for Tuesday
02 -
  • Opening the oven door too early will collapse your Dutch baby. Resist the urge to peek.
  • The compote thickens considerably as it cools, so dont overcook it looking for extra thickness.
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly and create better rise.
03 -
  • Put your plates in the warm oven while the Dutch baby rests for that extra touch
  • The compote can be made up to 3 days ahead and gently reheated

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