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    Home » BREAKFAST + BRUNCH

    Eggnog Dutch Baby Pancakes with Cranberries

    Modified: Mar 26, 2025 by Susan Pridmore · This post may contain affiliate links · 39 Comments

    For your holiday breakfast or brunch meals - Dutch baby pancakes, also called German pancakes, made with eggnog and nutmeg, and topped with cranberry sauce mixed with maple syrup.

    This is a holiday twist on a more traditional German pancake, like this one with sweetened ricotta and sliced strawberries.

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    The best laid plans.

    The original plan was Eggnog Dutch Babies With Spiced Pears. I researched flavors that blended well with eggnog. I read other pancake recipes using eggnog. I even got pears a few days ahead of needing them so they'd be softened. (Well, actually closer to a week before I needed them, and they were at that "Shit! I'd better use these right away!!" point of softness. But the weather's been gloomy here on the west coast, making it near impossible to get a decent photo, so kept delaying when I'd make these guys. -Food Blogger Woes) ANYway, I finally made them.

    breakfast - Eggnog dutch baby pancakes with spiced pears

    But I knew pretty quickly they weren't going to work out as planned. The batter was thick, and it wasn't doing it's usual Flying Nun thing. You know, when the sides start to rise up from the skillet.

    It tasted fine. Well, more OK than fine. Barely. It was thick and a little tough. Turns out that because eggnog is so much thicker than milk, you have to thin it with a bit of milk when making Dutch babies. Something I hadn't picked up on in my research. I also amped up the flavors the second time around. The spiced pears were good, they didn't offer enough contrasting flavor. I needed something more startling, and luckily had some leftover cranberry sauce in the refrigerator from my latest batch. With a few more tweaks, I got the home run I was looking for.

    These little baby is easy enough to whip up for any weekend breakfast, and particularly the holidays. While it's baking in the oven, make the coffee, set the table, and relax for a few moments.

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    Breakfast: Eggnog Dutch Baby Pancakes with Cranberries
    4.80 from 10 votes

    Eggnog Dutch Baby Pancakes with Cranberries

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    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Servings: 1 12" pancake
    Author: Susan Pridmore
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    Ingredients

    Pancakes

    • 2 large eggs
    • ½ cup Eggnog
    • 2 tablespoon 2% milk
    • 2 teaspoon maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon Rum
    • ½ cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon orange zest
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

    Cranberry Maple Syrup

    • 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
    • 2 tablespoon maple syrup plus more for drizzling over the pancake

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 425˚F.
    • Whisk together all of the ingredients EXCEPT THE BUTTER in a medium bowl.
    • Place the butter in an ovenproof skillet (I use a cast iron skillet), and slide it in the oven to melt. Once melted, pour in the pancake batter and bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
    • Stir together the cranberry sauce and maple syrup in a small pot over medium-low heat until it begins to simmer. Pile onto the pancakes with a healthy glug of maple syrup.

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    About Susan Pridmore

    Susan Pridmore is an award-winning cookbook author and the owner of The Wimpy Vegetarian. She has been featured in Huffington Post, Healthline, BuzzFeed, and has written for and developed recipes for The Food Network and Parade Magazine. She is professionally trained and focuses on easy vegetarian recipes for busy lives, bread-baking, and tips for new vegetarians. Susan lives in the mountains in Lake Tahoe with her husband and mini-labradoodle.

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    1. Renee

      December 14, 2014 at 3:57 am

      Glad you kept at it and got the home run recipe you wanted. And it sure does look like a home run to me!

      Reply
      • The Wimpy Vegetarian

        December 14, 2014 at 10:22 am

        Thanks so much, Renee! I'm loving all the recipes this week!

        Reply
    2. Suzanne

      December 14, 2014 at 5:36 am

      Turned out so well, interesting about the first one and how dramatically it impacts the results when you used the eggnog without thinning it. Still looks really good but not like the one with the cranberry maple syrup. YUM, delicious combination and I love a good Dutch Baby Pancake.

      Reply
      • The Wimpy Vegetarian

        December 14, 2014 at 10:23 am

        Thanks Suzanne! The sides still don't go up as far as when I make them with 100% regular milk, but you definitely have to have milk in the mix to get them to lift at all.

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    3. Renee - Kudos Kitchen

      December 14, 2014 at 5:51 am

      Love that you used eggnog in a Dutch baby pancake. Very creative and inventive. It sure does look delicious with the cranberries... and the spiced pear one looks good too. I'd eat them both 🙂

      Reply
      • The Wimpy Vegetarian

        December 14, 2014 at 10:25 am

        I DID eat them both, Renee. More woes of the food blogger plight 🙂

        Reply
    4. Oui, Chef

      December 14, 2014 at 7:02 am

      I have never EVER made a dutch baby....why? No more excuses now that I have your delicious recipe, thanks Susan.

      Reply
      • The Wimpy Vegetarian

        December 14, 2014 at 10:27 am

        I can't believe it, Steve! I think of you as someone who's made it ALL - you need to get on top of this one pronto!

        Reply
    5. Deanna Samaan

      December 14, 2014 at 7:34 am

      Oh wow! I love how this looks! I would start my day with this delight!

      Reply
      • The Wimpy Vegetarian

        December 14, 2014 at 10:28 am

        It was breakfast AND lunch with the experiments 🙂

        Reply
    6. Liz

      December 14, 2014 at 8:31 am

      I don't think I'd have a problem wolfing down either of these versions. Thanks for the thinning the eggnog trick 🙂 My kind of breakfast.

      Reply
      • The Wimpy Vegetarian

        December 14, 2014 at 10:29 am

        Thanks Liz! If you thin it much more, you lose too much of that distinct eggnog flavor, so just a little seems to be the best balance.

        Reply
    7. lizthechef

      December 14, 2014 at 8:42 am

      5 stars
      I love cranberries and keep a bag in my freezer for much of the year. This would be perfect for Christmas morning brunch - love it!

      Reply
      • The Wimpy Vegetarian

        December 14, 2014 at 10:30 am

        Thanks so much Liz! I think I'd want your Brandy Alexanders to go with it too !!!

        Reply
    8. Tara

      December 14, 2014 at 10:48 am

      5 stars
      What a great recipe, I just love everything about it!!

      Reply
      • The Wimpy Vegetarian

        December 14, 2014 at 10:59 am

        Thanks so much Tara! And I'm in love with your Pomegranate Sparkler!

        Reply
    9. Cindys Recipes and Writings

      December 14, 2014 at 10:55 am

      Oh my gosh! I'm sooo ready for a piece of this!

      Reply
      • The Wimpy Vegetarian

        December 14, 2014 at 10:59 am

        And so, so easy to throw together!!! Dangerously easy 🙂

        Reply
    10. Lynda

      December 14, 2014 at 12:08 pm

      Yum. This looks great. I think I prefer the tart cranberries.

      Reply
      • The Wimpy Vegetarian

        December 14, 2014 at 1:21 pm

        I definitely did! Thanks - and a very happy holidays to you and your family 🙂

        Reply
    11. Marlene @Nosh My Way

      December 14, 2014 at 12:37 pm

      Wow Susan, that is the best looking Dutch baby I ever seen. And considering you had to re make it, you did an outstanding job.

      Reply
      • The Wimpy Vegetarian

        December 14, 2014 at 1:21 pm

        Thanks so much Marlene!!

        Reply
    12. Laura Dembowski

      December 14, 2014 at 12:39 pm

      I have always wanted to make a dutch baby. I'm loving the addition of the cranberries!

      Reply
      • The Wimpy Vegetarian

        December 14, 2014 at 1:26 pm

        Thanks, Laura!

        Reply
    13. Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch)

      December 14, 2014 at 12:42 pm

      5 stars
      ohmy, I can't even imagine how delicious this is. What a great flavor combination. Happy Holidays to you and your family!

      Reply
      • The Wimpy Vegetarian

        December 14, 2014 at 1:28 pm

        Happy Holidays to you too, Lea Ann!

        Reply
    14. Wendy Wofford-Garcia

      December 14, 2014 at 1:41 pm

      Gorgeous... I love love love making Dutch baby pancakes, but have only made them with apples. Now I want to try cranberries!

      Reply
    15. Sam @ PancakeWarriors

      December 14, 2014 at 2:35 pm

      Oh Dutch babies are such a fun holiday breakfast. I adore eggnog and put it in everything so this sounds right up my alley!!

      Reply
    16. Roz

      December 14, 2014 at 3:56 pm

      5 stars
      If this recipes doesn't scream Christmas/Holidays all over it, than I don't will! Love it and saved!
      Roz

      Reply
    17. Alice

      December 14, 2014 at 4:59 pm

      5 stars
      egg nog + dutch babies, whats not to love here 🙂 I love that you make these at home, I usually order these at a restaurant!

      Reply
    18. The Ninja Baker

      December 14, 2014 at 5:54 pm

      Brilliant idea to use eggnog (which I love!) Makes sense that the lovely beverage needs to be thinned a bit...Taking note for my baking files. So, thank you for taking one for the baking team, Susan =) Anyway, both your cranberry and pear topped Dutch babies look yummmmmy!

      Reply
    19. Ala

      December 14, 2014 at 8:12 pm

      Whoo--excellent idea for a Dutch baby! My mom really likes them and while I have yet to try eggnog (I know!), I'm definitely down to try it with this recipe. Thanks for the share!

      Reply
    20. cathy branciaroli

      December 15, 2014 at 10:48 am

      I just love dutch baby pancakes and this is a great new twist

      Reply
    21. Julie @ Texan New Yorker

      December 15, 2014 at 11:10 am

      I love the idea of eggnog Dutch babies, and I love that you added cranberries! Yeah, I can sympathize, I learned the hard way about baking with eggnog in the batter a few years ago when I attempted eggnog waffles, just subbing in eggnog for buttermilk. Ouch. They were barely edible!

      I love Dutch babies, I'll have to try this one!

      Reply
    22. Choc Chip Uru

      December 16, 2014 at 11:11 am

      Dutch babies are the best breakfast, so soft and sweet 😀
      Lovely!

      Cheers
      Choc Chip Uru

      Reply
    23. Sarah

      December 17, 2014 at 7:04 pm

      Yum! Can I have this for dinner?

      Reply
    24. Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch

      December 17, 2014 at 8:04 pm

      My all time favorite breakfast! I love this spin on it!

      Reply
    25. cheri

      December 18, 2014 at 1:36 pm

      Hi Susan, I have only made a dutch-baby once and it did not turn out, this looks wonderful. I bet this was delicious!

      Reply
    26. Katie @ The Perfect Brownie

      December 27, 2014 at 5:22 pm

      Believe it or not, I had never heard of a Dutch Baby Pancake before this. Now I need to try making some. That photo looks so good!

      Reply
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