Lemon-Ricotta Dutch Baby with Bacon
plus Pear Compote & Maple Crème Fraîche
- Wheat
- Milk
- Eggs
- Tree Nuts
Ooh, baby! This skillet-size pancake has the “wow” factor that makes eyes open wide. Like a giant popover, the batter poofs up dramatically as it cooks. Then there are the cozy, cold-weather toppings, like pears cooked with warming spices, luxurious crème fraîche mixed with maple syrup, and buttery pecans. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this baby is so easy to make you’ll want to go Dutch all the time.
Ingredients
1 unit
Lemon
1 unit
Pear
½ cup
Flour
(Contains: Wheat)
4 ounce
Ricotta Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
2 unit
Eggs
(Contains: Eggs)
1 unit
Milk
(Contains: Milk)
4 ounce
Bacon
1 teaspoon
Cinnamon
1 teaspoon
Nutmeg
2 tablespoon
Brown Sugar
4 tablespoon
Crème Fraîche
(Contains: Milk)
2 tablespoon
Maple Syrup
½ ounce
Pecans
(Contains: Tree Nuts)
2 ounce
Powdered Sugar
Not included in your delivery
Salt
1 tablespoon
Sugar
3.5 tablespoon
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Allow ingredients to come to room temperature. Wash and dry produce. • Zest and quarter lemon. Peel, halve, and core pear; dice into ½-inch pieces.
• Place 2 TBSP butter in a medium ovenproof pan. Once oven is preheated, place pan on middle rack; heat until butter melts and starts to bubble. TIP: Watch carefully to avoid burning. • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together ricotta, half the lemon zest, 1⁄3 cup flour, two eggs*, ¼ cup milk, 1 TBSP white sugar, and a pinch of salt until smooth (use all the lemon zest, all the flour, three eggs, and ½ cup milk for 4 servings). (Save any remaining egg and milk for another use.)
• Once butter has melted, remove pan from oven and carefully swirl to evenly coat bottom; pour in batter. • Bake on middle rack until puffed and golden, 20-25 minutes.
• While Dutch baby cooks, heat a second medium dry pan over medium-high heat. Add bacon*; cook, turning occasionally, until crispy, 6-10 minutes. (TIP: Lower heat if bacon begins to brown too quickly.) • Turn off heat; transfer bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate.
• Meanwhile, melt 1 TBSP butter in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add pear, half the cinnamon (all for 4 servings), and ¼ tsp nutmeg (½ tsp for 4; we sent more); cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 1 minute. • Add ¼ cup water (½ cup for 4), 1½ TBSP brown sugar (all for 4), a squeeze of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt; stir to combine, then cover. Cook until pear is tender, 8-10 minutes. TIP: Watch carefully to avoid burning. • Uncover and cook until liquid is thickened and syrupy, 1-3 minutes more. • Remove from heat; stir in ½ TBSP butter (1 TBSP for 4) until melted. (TIP: If liquid seems too thick, stir in a splash more water.) Keep covered until ready to serve.
• In a small bowl, whisk together crème fraîche and 1 TBSP maple syrup (save the rest for serving). (Be sure to use a clean whisk.)
• Top Dutch baby with pear compote, maple crème fraîche, and pecans. Drizzle with remaining maple syrup and sprinkle with powdered sugar. • Serve directly from pan (or cut into wedges and divide between plates) with bacon on the side. TIP: For a savory bite, crumble bacon over Dutch baby before serving.
Wash hands and surfaces after handling raw eggs. Consuming raw or undercooked eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Bacon is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 145°.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the delicious mix of flavors, with the pear compote and maple crème fraîche balancing the Dutch baby perfectly 🍲.
- Ease of prep: Some found it surprisingly easy to make, while others felt it had too many steps and pans.
- Suggestions: Consider using a smaller pan for two servings; some preferred less sweetness or alternative fruits like apples.
- Portions: Several wished for a larger Dutch baby or more pears in the compote.
- Texture: Some found the Dutch baby light and fluffy, while others experienced a denser, heavier result.
Reviews from our home cooks
Making one Dutch baby is so much easier than pancakes. The buttery Dutch baby is the perfect companion for the pear sauce, and the maple crème fraiche is amazing.
Surprisingly easy to make, even for novice. A small or medium cast iron pan is a must have for this recipe. I didn't think the pear compote was anything special. I prefer to serve with powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice.
Took a while to make, but I expected that. Really tasty! I didn't have a cast-iron pan that was the right size for this, which I feel affected the consistency/texture/cooking time of the meal, but it was still delicious and turned out really nice. First ever Dutch baby I've ever made and eaten, so a good experience! Bacon was delicious; thick cut bacon that gets crispy on the outside but still stays a little chewy is the best.
I am used to my grandmother's German Pancake (Dutchbaby) that rises high and hollows. This was dense. Perhaps it needs some baking powder? On the surprisingly good side, the crème fresh mixed with syrup was a beautiful complement to the dense soufflé that resulted from this recipe. Lastly, I feel the directions should be altered, directing the chef to utilize a smaller pan for a 2-serving preparation.
Much easier to make than I initially thought. 2 pears were better than one. Good thing I had nutmeg as it wasn't included, received 2 cinnamon packets instead. Love the texture and overall taste
This was fabulous! Left the skin on the pear and used all the brown sugar. Would definitely get again. Great quality bacon as well. Good job!!
I would give 5 stars for this one. Ricotta and lemon, what's not to love? I served it for dinner alongside a spinach salad. I will order again
This is a wonderful twist on the traditional recipe. I added poached apples to give it more fruit than just the one pear.
You can't really speak after eating this. You can only sing in your heart! It's been a few days, so now I can tell you with words that this is the lightest and best combination of flavors for a maple-y, nutty and memorable breakfast!!!
Wow! This was off the charts delicious! A bit more involved than most of the standard recipes but totally worth it! I'd give it more stars if possible :-)
