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Lemon Dutch Baby

This Lemon Dutch Baby is a quick, impressive breakfast or dessert that puffs high in a hot oven and bursts with bright lemon flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

Batter Ingredients

  • 3 large large eggs Use room-temperature eggs for a smooth batter.
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole milk Use room-temperature milk for a smooth batter.
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 pinch salt

For Cooking

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Melt in the hot skillet.

Toppings

  • Confectioners’ sugar For dusting.
  • 1/4 cup lemon curd For topping.
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced For topping.
  • 1/2 pint fresh blueberries For topping.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 425°F and heat a skillet.
  • Blend batter ingredients until smooth.
  • Melt butter in the hot skillet.
  • Pour the batter into the skillet and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Lower oven to 300°F and bake for 5 minutes more.
  • Serve immediately with lemon curd, strawberries, blueberries, and a light dusting of confectioners’ sugar.

Notes

Cool any leftovers to room temperature before storing. Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat briefly in a warm oven to bring back some crisp edges. If you love blueberries, consider making blueberry cake donut holes with citrus glaze as a sweet side.
Keyword breakfast, dessert, Easy Recipe, Lemon Dutch Baby, puff pancake