This Apple Berry Dutch Baby with Maple Ricotta Cream is a delicious fluffy pancake which begins in a skillet and is finished in the oven. It's actually a Gr8 breakfast idea because it's so easy!
The first time I heard the phrase "Dutch Baby" was when we were visiting my husband's relatives in Italy. Only it wasn't something to eat...it was my daughter! You see, we have three kids; the first two have dark hair and brown eyes and skin that tans easily, like their Italian dad. The baby (not such a "baby" anymore), is fair like me, blond and blue eyed.
Our relatives in the small town of Pietralcina in southern Italy referred to her as our "Deutsche Bambina"...Dutch Baby! So when I heard there was actually a dish called a Dutch Baby, well, you know I had to try it!
What is a Dutch Baby?
A Dutch Baby is basically a giant pancake with fruit baked in the oven. And it is easy and perfect if you have company for breakfast or dessert, because it makes a beautiful presentation served directly from the cast iron skillet.
Traditionally, cheese is served with apples; and maple syrup is served with pancakes. The Ricotta Cream that is served alongside this does several things. (Caution: justification ahead!) First, the cheese is a good counterpoint to the sweetness of the fruit and pastry. Second, the cheese and the eggs are proteins which is a healthy balance to the carbs in the dish. So go ahead...make this Apple Berry Dutch Baby with Ricotta Cream and enjoy it guilt free!
This post contains affiliate links, which means we may make a commission at no extra cost to you should you click on the link and make a purchase. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Apple Berry Cinnamon Dutch Baby
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 Tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 medium Gala apples
- 4 Tablespoons butter, in 4 pieces
- 6- ounces fresh raspberries or blueberries, these can be left out, if desired
- Ricotta Cream, optional, see below (You can also use whipping cream or ice cream if it's a dessert!)
- Cinnamon Sugar, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF (Make sure that the oven rack is in the center spot.)
- Put a 12-inch cast iron skillet in the oven as it is heating.
- In a Nutri-Bullet® or blender, blend together the eggs, milk, flour, vanilla and 2 Tablespoons of the sugar until well mixed. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl mix together the remaining 2 Tablespoons sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
- Peel and core the apples then slice into 1/8" slices.
- Put the apple slices into the cinnamon mixture and toss until well coated.
- When oven is heated, remove the skillet and add the butter. Let it sizzle and melt. (It's okay if it browns a little.)
- Then add the sliced apple mixture and stir until all the apples are well coated with the butter.
- Push the apples away from the edge of the skillet so there is about a 1-inch clearance between the apples and the edge of the pan.
- Pour the batter into the skillet around and over the apples.
- Sprinkle the berries on top.
- Return to oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- When done, place skillet on cooling rack for about 10 minutes then slice and serve with the Ricotta Cream and Cinnamon Sugar.
Ricotta Cream
- In a small bowl whisk together 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese, 3 Tablespoons maple syrup and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Cinnamon Sugar Mixture
- In a small bowl mix together 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar with 1 Tablespoon cinnamon. For easiest use, put in a shaker jar to sprinkle on top of yogurt, ice cream, baked goods, etc.
For Your Gr8 Shopping Convenience:
This slicer is one of my favorite and most used kitchen tools.
sm 9/8/18
Be a Gr8 Friend and tell us what you think!