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Spiced Pear & Walnut Dutch Baby

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A delightful Dutch Baby pancake topped with caramelized pears, toasted walnuts, and served with fresh lemon and crème fraîche for a perfect brunch treat.

Ingredients

Eggs

  • 3 large eggs
  • 0.75 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 0.75 cup all purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 0.75 cup walnuts (roughly chopped)
  • 2 large ripe pears (sliced into ½” thick slices)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 0.5 cup crème fraîche
  • 1 large lemon (sliced into wedges)
  • 1-2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions 

  • Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes, then set aside.
  • Preheat a 10" cast iron skillet in the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Blend eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt until frothy; add flour and mix briefly. Let batter rest.
  • Add butter to hot skillet, melt, then pour batter on top. Bake for 15-20 minutes until puffed and golden.
  • Cook pears with butter and brown sugar until caramelized, then add spices and remove from heat.
  • Top baked Dutch Baby with spiced pears, toasted walnuts, lemon wedges, crème fraîche, and powdered sugar. Serve immediately.

Notes

Serve immediately for best puff and flavor.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: Dutch
Keyword: Dutch Baby, pear, walnut