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Easy and delicious Strawberry Dutch Baby with Grand Marnier soaked strawberries
Strawberry Dutch Baby or German Pancake is an easy and impressive dessert!
This recipe is for everyone that longs for the oooooohhh’s and awwww’s that come from making something fun, delicious and surprisingly simple! And, a Dutch Baby, or German pancake is made with common pantry ingredients you probably already have at home.
The real fun comes when you pull the Dutch Baby out of the oven!
Everyone will marvel at the funky sculpture rising up out of the pan! Of course the pancake quickly deflates once removed from the oven. You have to be fast to get the puffy pictures! Each time I make a Dutch Baby, the appearance turns out slightly different. The flavor, however, is always great.
Baking should be fun or, at the very least, enjoyable.
This recipe is tons of fun to make and serve. Dutch babies spark creativity! Baking can be absolutely magical. And sometimes, I’m taken by surprise when a recipe is this unique and tasty, with such little effort.
What ingredients do you need to make a Dutch Baby?
For the Dutch Baby you will need:
- 3 large eggs
- whole milk
- all-purpose flour
- vanilla
- salt
- lemon zest
- unsalted butter
For our luscious strawberry topping you’ll need:
- strawberries
- Grand Marnier liqueur (or fresh orange or lemon juice)
- granulated sugar
For serving:
- vanilla ice cream
- powdered sugar
How to make a Dutch Baby pancake:
- Make the strawberry topping and set aside while preparing the pancake.
- To ensure your Dutch Baby blossoms and grows properly, you must bake in a hot, preheated oven. After the oven is preheated, place the skillet in the hot oven for at least 15 minutes.
- While the skillet is preheating, whisk together the batter ingredient until smooth and well blended.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and add 2 tablespoons melted butter. Carefully and quickly pour the pancake batter into the center of the skillet and immediately place it in the oven.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the pancake is puffy and golden brown. The center may look custardy, but that’s normal.
- Top with the macerated strawberries and a couple of scoops of vanilla ice cream. Serve immediately straight from the skillet with a dusting of powdered sugar.
To make the strawberry topping:
- Clean two cups fresh strawberries removing the stems and hulls. Cut any extra-large strawberries in half.
- Next make a simple syrup with granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier liqueur. Bring the mixture to a boil then pour the hot syrup over the strawberries. Set aside for 15 minutes to create lots of juicy strawberry goodness.
Fill your Dutch Baby with your favorite pancake toppings.
Dutch Babies are great topped with fresh fruit, maple syrup or honey. The traditional Dutch pancake is served with a drizzle of butter, a squeeze of lemon juice and a dusting of powdered sugar.
With no sugar in the batter, Dutch Babies are easily transformed into a savory treat.
Fill your Dutch baby with just about anything! We love thin sliced ham, smoked salmon, fried eggs, sliced avocados, vegetables, herbs, greens and/or grated cheese. Dutch babies are a blank canvas ready for your creativity. Think of them as an edible bowl, which is also a bonus; fewer dishes to wash!
Don’t skip this amazing Dutch Baby – you’re going to love it!
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Strawberry Dutch Baby
Ingredients
For the Dutch Baby:
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- ¾ cup whole milk room temperature
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
For the Strawberries:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries cleaned with stems and hulls removed
- 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier Liqueur
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
For serving:
- vanilla ice cream
- powdered sugar for dusting, if desired
Instructions
- Place a 9 or 10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven and preheat to 425°F. The Dutch Baby will cook best in a very hot skillet so be sure it preheats for at least 15 minutes.
- Place the strawberries in a heat safe bowl. Combine the Grand Marnier and 2 tablespoons sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat and pour the hot syrup over the strawberries. Set aside while preparing the pancake.
- In a medium mixing bowl combine the eggs, milk, flour, vanilla paste, salt and lemon zest. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
- Once the skillet is hot, remove from the oven and gently pour the 2 tablespoons of melted butter into the pan. Carefully and quickly (the butter may spatter) swirl the pan to coat the bottom. Pour the pancake batter into the center of the pan and immediately place in the hot oven.
- Bake the pancake for 15 minutes or until the pancake is puffy and golden brown. The center may still look custardy but this is a good thing.
- Top with the warm strawberries and ice cream. Serve immediately dusted with confectioners' sugar if desired.
Recipe Notes
- Batter recipe adapted from Bon Appetit
- If you don't have Grand Marnier on hand, add a squeeze of fresh orange or lemon juice to the simple syrup.
Nutrition
Looking for a few more ways to use Grand Marnier Liqueur in your recipes?
Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream
Strawberry Mascarpone Cake
Easy Strawberry Sorbet
Vesna Dražilović
this is a delicate yet completely pačate- satisfying recipe! Thanks for it
Tricia Buice
Thank you Vesna!
Chantal
I have made this many times, all with success but today it didn’t rise. Any thoughts as to what may have happened?
Tricia Buice
Hi Chantal. Make sure your oven is preheated and very hot. Also preheat the skillet well. Finally, make sure the milk and eggs are room temperature, not cold. I’m sure you did all these things and followed the directions. It’s weird how sometimes things just don’t turn out perfectly, even with our most trusted recipes. Different eggs or butter can change things up, too. Good luck – hope it works next time.
cheri
Hi Tricia, the strawberries look so fresh and delicious, did you grow your own? I’ve always wanted to make a Dutch baby; you make the baking process sound so easy for such a stunning dish. Happy Mothers day to you!!!!
Tricia Buice
Hi Cheri – we picked these strawberries at a local farm as we don’t have room to grow strawberries. I wish we could! Thanks – hope you have a wonderful Mother’s Day!
Susan
Your puffy Dutch baby looks fabulous, Tricia! I love the filling too 🙂
Tricia Buice
Thanks Susan – have a very happy Mother’s Day!
Angie@Angie's Recipes
Who doesn’t love Dutch babies!! Yours looks particularly great with ice cream :-))
Tricia Buice
Thanks Angie – it was soooo good! Have a very happy weekend!
Gerlindec@ Sunnycovechef
When I was a child we often had Pfannkuchen for lunch. My mother would put apples in them . I like your idea of adding strawberries and icecream !
Tricia Buice
I want to try making one with apples Gerlinde. I love food memories and this sounds like a good one! Have a lovely weekend and happy Mother’s Day!
Sara
I LOVE dutch babies, and this has got to be the best looking one that I’ve ever seen! Those strawberries are SO amazing.
Tricia Buice
Thank you Sara – I love that they are so interesting in their weirdness 🙂 Have a wonderful Mother’s Day!
Robyn @ Simply Fresh Dinners
Ok, I’ve read the instructions and I think I can actually pull this off! lol. If I haven’t whined about it before, I’m a terrible baker, Tricia, but I so admire those who excel at it. This is so beautiful it must be tried. I’m going to be busy this weekend cooking recipes from you and Sue! FABULOUS!!
Tricia Buice
I bet you’re a very good baker Robyn – and I admire your beautiful dinner creations! Your photos are outstanding. I hope you do try this – it’s so easy and terribly fun!
Becky Green
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY, TRICIA!!! 😉 This reminds me of “Pop Overs!” I’ve done desserts like this before….once being a Pampered Chef Consultant! LOL I LOOOOOVED the dessert!!!! ;P YUM!!!! You’re RIGHT, it is SO EASY!!! You’ve taken BEAUTIFUL PICTURES of this too!!!!!!!!!!!! 😉
Tricia Buice
I love that you were a Pampered Chef Consultant – I bought so much of their products from a friend that was a consultant. Many of the items are still in use in my kitchen! Happy Mother’s Day to you Becky and thanks so much!
Monique
I am always bowled over by your photos.
That first one is absolutely stunning with it’s ethereal puffiness.
Kudos.
And a very Happy Mother’s day to you.
Tricia Buice
You made my day Monique. Thank you so much and happy Mother’s Day to you!
Jessie | Kitschen Cat
Ohhh my gosh these look amazing. And yes, the scoops of ice cream was definitely the right choice!!! 🙂 🙂
Tricia Buice
Thanks Jessie – and I totally agree – ice cream sealed the deal 🙂
Monica
We LOVE Dutch baby pancakes! It’s my husband’s favorite breakfast and I probably make it about twice a month for a weekend breakfast, and I’m always amazed by how it turns out. I’ve never had it with strawberries and ice cream – and my goodness, it looks incredible! The Grand Marnier in the strawberries really puts it over the top. Have a wonderful Mother’s Day, Tricia!!
Tricia Buice
You too Monica! Thanks for stopping by!
SeattleDee
I love Dutch Babies, true showstoppers that are both easy and delicious. But Oh! My! I’m totally giddy over the possibilities you’ve pinned on your Pinterest board. There aren’t enough weekends to try them all. :>(
Tricia Buice
Thanks Dee! Don’t you just love these amazing pancakes – so much fun. Thanks for stopping by and hope you have a lovely weekend.
sue | theviewfromgreatisland
I love love love the photos, and now between you and Jennifer I’m dying to try my hand at one of these…actually I really just want to eat one first…
Tricia Buice
I hope you will give it a try – I’ve made a couple and my husband wants to know when we will have them again. So good and easy. Thanks! Happy Mother’s Day Sue!
Chris Scheuer
Happy Mother’s Day to you Tricia! This Dutch Baby would be a delicious way to celebrate the day. It’s so pretty with those gorgeous strawberries and I love all the crinkles and crevices for the ice cream and strawberry juice to gather.
Tricia Buice
Thanks Chris – this was so much fun and it would be perfect for Mother’s Day!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
Love it!! So glad you finally tried one and you made a beauty 🙂 So many people say they haven’t tried one and I just feel like they are really missing something, as you say, fun and delicious!
Tricia Buice
You are my inspiration Jennifer! Thanks so much 🙂