Dutch Baby With Cranberry Compote (Printable)

Golden fluffy pancake baked in a hot skillet, topped with sweet-tart cranberry sauce for a stunning brunch centerpiece.

# What You’ll Need:

→ For the 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

→ For the 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

→ For Serving

13 - Powdered sugar for dusting
14 - Lemon wedges

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Place a 10-inch ovenproof skillet or cast iron pan in the oven to heat.
02 - In a blender, combine eggs, flour, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until smooth. Let the batter rest while preparing the compote.
03 - In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and cinnamon. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and sauce thickens, about 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 of the pan.
05 - Pour batter into the hot skillet and immediately return to 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 if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The batter comes together in minutes with ingredients you already have in your kitchen
  • That theatrical puff in the oven makes everyone gather round with their phones out
  • The tangy cranberry compote cuts through the richness perfectly
02 -
  • A hot skillet is non-negotiable for the dramatic puff
  • The pancake will start deflating the moment it leaves the oven, so serve it immediately
  • Do not open the oven door during baking or you will lose the rise
03 -
  • Blend the batter right before pouring for the best rise
  • Cut the pancake into wedges at the table for maximum drama

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