Description
This savory version of a baked pancake is infused with rich Havarti cheese and topped with buttery pears that add a whisper of sweetness.
Ingredients
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for the Dutch Baby (Puff Pancake):
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup (160 ml) whole milk
- 3 oz (90 g) Aged Havarti, shredded
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) sugar
- big pinch sea salt
for the pears:
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 large ripe pear - cored and sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1/8 tsp ground cardamom
- big pinch of sea salt
to finish:
- powdered sugar, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425° F. Once hot, place the butter in a 9 or 10-inch heavy skillet or pie plate and slide into the oven for 5 minutes, until melted.
- In the meantime, beat the rest of the ingredients for the Dutch Baby together until well-combined. Pour into the hot pan on top of the melted butter and slide back into the oven. Bake for 20 minutes, or until puffed and golden.
- In the meantime, make the pear topping by melting the butter in a skillet over medium heat with the brown sugar and vanilla until bubbling. Add the sliced pears, cardamom, and sea salt. Cook until just tender, 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- When the Dutch Baby is removed from the oven, top it with the pears and sprinkle powdered sugar over everything, if using. Cut into 4 wedges and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Baking
- Cuisine: German Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- Calories: 340