Description
A quick and easy Strawberry Jam Dutch Baby recipe that yields a puffy, golden baked pancake with pockets of sweet strawberry jam. Perfect for a cozy brunch or delightful breakfast treat, this dish uses simple pantry ingredients for an impressive and flavorful start to your day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare the Pan: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) and place a cast-iron skillet or oven-safe pan inside to heat up. This ensures crisp, puffy edges in the Dutch baby.
- Mix the Batter: In a blender or bowl, combine the flour, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Blend or whisk until completely smooth and slightly frothy.
- Melt Butter in Hot Pan: Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and add the butter, swirling until fully melted and sizzling.
- Pour the Batter and Add Strawberry Jam: Pour the batter over the melted butter in the hot skillet. Spoon dollops of strawberry jam evenly on top; do not stir to allow jam pockets to form.
- Bake Until Puffy and Golden: Return the skillet to the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes until the Dutch baby has puffed dramatically and the edges are golden brown.
- Serve Warm: Remove from oven, dust with powdered sugar if desired, slice, and enjoy immediately while puffed and fresh.
Notes
- Use a hot skillet to achieve the signature puff and crispy crust.
- Mix the batter just enough to combine ingredients smoothly without overworking.
- Choose fresh or high-quality strawberry jam for best flavor.
- Do not stir the jam into the batter; this creates delicious fruity pockets.
- Serve immediately, as Dutch babies deflate quickly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Strawberry Jam Dutch Baby, Dutch Baby Pancake, Baked Pancake, Strawberry Breakfast, Quick Brunch Recipe