Certainly one of my objectives in life is to one way or the other make miniature variations of each meals ever made. Okay not likely, however I do kind of have a bit obsession with miniaturizing issues. I like puffed pancakes (aka Dutch Child, German Pancake, and so forth.) and as I used to be making Brazilian Cheese Rolls the opposite day, I noticed they’ve an identical batter, which made me assume I ought to attempt little bite-sized variations of those too. A number of individuals make these in an enormous 9×13 pan and lower it into squares, I often want mine in a forged iron skillet as a result of the sides cook dinner up so crisp and brown, however it is a enjoyable little twist. I typically attempt to consider methods to make meals simpler for my children to eat and these are simply so…poppable!
That is one thing we make typically at my home (typically even for dinner!) as a result of it’s made with tremendous primary components. Simply milk, flour, eggs, and a little bit of butter. I make mine with the least quantity of eggs doable, so it’s not so…eggy. They’re simply tender and pillowy and ideal for dipping in absolutely anything. I simply put every thing in my blender after which pour them right into a mini muffin tin.
Until after all your superior weblog companion despatched you the world’s cutest forged iron mini-heart pan for Christmas, then undoubtedly use that.
Pop the pan in a sizzling oven and watch that batter puff proper up. See how these edges browned up? That’s why I like utilizing forged iron, however a easy nonstick muffin tin works nice too.
Whereas they’re within the oven you possibly can whip up a fast berry sauce. That is one in all my sneaky secrets and techniques. It’s really easy to make a recent berry sauce should you’re like me and maintain these luggage of frozen fruit within the freezer for smoothies. The triple berry combine from Costco is nice, or simply frozen strawberries or raspberries. Or recent actually works as nicely, however I don’t often have a fridge stocked with recent berries in January. I simply combine up a number of frozen berries and some tablespoons of no matter berry jam I’ve within the fridge. I warmth it within the microwave for a bit after which mash all of it along with a fork, including sugar if wanted. The jam sweetens and offers physique to the sauce and the berries make it style prefer it’s recent. It’s really easy; I exploit this for ice cream, pancakes, waffles, and all types of stuff like that.
When these little golden puffs are carried out simply pop them onto a plate or platter and drizzle with some melted butter and sprinkle with powdered sugar. You possibly can both pour the sauce over, or put it in little bowls for dipping. My children love dipping them in maple syrup too.
Just a little Cool Whip or sweetened whipped cream makes it additional particular.
Since these are fairly fast and straightforward, they’d make a enjoyable particular breakfast for Valentine’s Day.
Annnnd I do know we’re specializing in wholesome consuming this month, however persist with me! The truth that these are miniature makes it very easy to portion. One little mini muffin sized puff (alone) clocks in at simply over 20 energy, so you possibly can undoubtedly have 5 or 6 with some recent fruit on prime and a dallop of cool whip and nonetheless not even be splurging. Eat up!
Mini Puffed Oven Pancakes with Berry Sauce
recipe by ourbestbites.com
Elements
3/4 cup flour (*see notice under)
3/4 cup milk
2 eggs
1/8 teaspoon salt
2-3 tablespoons butter, melted
powdered sugar
Berry Sauce
6 massive frozen or recent strawberries
3 tablespoons berry jam
optionally available: sugar if wanted, to style
*Since so many have made these and love them, I didn’t wish to alter the recipe from its unique posting. nonetheless, since making these extra typically, I’ve discovered I want the feel of the completed puffed pancakes once I lower the flour to 1/2 cup. Strive it each methods and See the way you prefer it!
Directions
Place mini muffin pan (or forged iron skillet) in oven and warmth to 400 levels. Whereas oven is heating, place flour, milk, eggs, and salt in a blender and mix till easy. Rigorously take away the pan from the oven (don’t neglect it’s sizzling!) and rapidly spray the wells with non-stick spray, or brush with melted butter. However we’re going for fast and straightforward right here so I simply seize the spray. (If utilizing forged iron pan, coat complete pan floor with butter). Fill muffin wells 3/4 full with batter. Place pan in oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, till puffed and barely golden on prime. Take away puffs and place on plate or platter. Drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Drizzle with berry sauce and prime with cool whip or whipped cream, or serve with sauce and/or maple syrup for dipping.
Fast and Straightforward Berry Sauce
If utilizing frozen berries, place berries and jam in a microwave-safe bowl and warmth for about 1 minute. Use a fork to stir and mash every thing collectively (lower strawberries if obligatory), or place every thing in a blender and pulse a number of instances till desired consistency is reached. Add sugar to style for sweetness and some teaspoons of water or juice provided that wanted for consistency.
Yields about 24 mini muffin pancake puffs
