Blueberry Lemon Dutch Baby Recipe

We love to serve special breakfasts on the weekends or for a holiday brunch, from Lemon Ricotta Pancakes to Blueberry Muffins. If you loved our classic Dutch Baby recipe, then you’ll love this Lemon Blueberry Dutch Baby. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Like traditional pancakes, Dutch Babies can be served with a variety of fillings but we especially love this popular flavor combination with fresh blueberries and a hint of tangy lemon baked right into the batter, dusted with powdered sugar on top.

What is a Dutch Baby Pancake?

Dutch baby pancakes are not actually Dutch at all. The name likely comes from a mispronunciation of the word “Deutsch”, meaning German. This Americanized version of German pancakes has become a popular breakfast treat in America. You’ll love this large, oven-baked puff pancake with tall, crisp edges and a tender, custard-like base.

Ingredients

The ingredients for the batter are mixed together in a blender making this recipe super easy to make and cleanup is a breeze.

Eggs – Help to create the impressive rise of this recipe. To quickly bring to room temperature, place eggs in a cup of warm water for 5 minutes. Whole milk – microwave for fifteen seconds to bring to room temperature Flour – we use all-purpose flour. Make it gluten-free by using your favorite GF flour Blueberries – juicy berries add just the right touch of sweetness to our traditional Dutch Baby recipe Lemon – add the zest of one lemon for just a hint of tanginess Pinch of salt – to balance the flavor Sugar – 1 Tbsp granulated sugar to lightly sweeten the batter Unsalted Butter – coats the pan to prevent sticking Vanilla – We love homemade vanilla for the best flavor.

Pro Tip: Be sure to use room-temperature ingredients. Using too-cold ingredients will prevent your Dutch Babies from creating that signature lift. This includes the blueberries (which is why we let the blueberries heat up in the pan for a minute).

How to Make Blueberry Lemon Dutch Baby Pancakes

Pro Tip: Avoid using too many blueberries or it can weigh down the pancake. You want to leave room for the pancake to rise. You can always top it with more fresh blueberries to serve.

Common Questions

How to Serve Dutch Baby Pancakes

Dutch babies are not naturally very sweet, so adjust this recipe to your preference by adding:

Berries (add them right into the batter or layer on top after baking) Confectioners’ sugar Pure maple syrup Honey Jam Strawberry Sauce Whipped cream

Use a knife or pizza cutter to cut right into the pancake, similar to how you would slice a pie. This recipe makes 2-4 servings, depending on how big of a slice you want. Pro Tip: Dutch Baby pancakes will deflate as they cool. This is normal and expected, so you will want to serve them right away for the best presentation.