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Vanilla Dutch Baby with Lemon Berries

A dramatic, cloud-like oven pancake with crisp golden edges and a custardy centre, showered with macerated berries and icing sugar.

32 min4 servingsEasyBrunch

Ingredients

  • 3 unit large eggs
  • 160 ml whole milk
  • 0,66 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 unit lemon, zested and juiced
  • 0,25 tsp fine sea salt
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1,5 cup mixed berries
  • 2 tbsp icing sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet on the middle rack and preheat oven to 425°F / 220°C for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, toss 1.5 cups mixed berries with 1 tbsp granulated sugar and 1 tsp lemon juice; set aside to macerate.

  3. 3

    In a blender, combine 3 large eggs, 2/3 cup whole milk, 2/3 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, the zest of 1 lemon and 1/4 tsp salt.

  4. 4

    Blend on high for 30 seconds until completely smooth and frothy; let batter rest 5 minutes so the flour hydrates.

  5. 5

    Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and drop in 3 tbsp unsalted butter, swirling until it foams and just starts to brown, about 20 seconds.

  6. 6

    Immediately pour the batter into the centre of the skillet : do not stir.

  7. 7

    Return to oven and bake 18-22 minutes, without opening the door, until the edges climb high and turn deeply golden.

  8. 8

    Reduce heat and remove promptly; the Dutch baby will deflate slightly as it cools.

  9. 9

    Spoon the macerated berries and their syrup into the centre.

  10. 10

    Dust generously with icing sugar, finish with a squeeze of lemon and serve immediately.

Chef's tip

The skillet must be scorching and the milk at room temperature : that thermal shock is what makes the pancake billow up the sides like a soufflé.

Suggested pairing

Enjoy with a strong espresso or a cold glass of buttermilk to balance the sweetness.

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