Vanilla Dutch Baby with Clementine Curd

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Time for Clementines-

There is something magical about the combination of vanilla and citrus. They are the perfect pairing in this Vanilla Dutch Baby with Clementine Curd. I love clementines! They are sweet but not cloying, and I think they have their own unique flavor. 

I wanted to do something a little different, and decided to use clementines as the base for the curd. If you have followed this blog for long, you know that I love doing things a little differently wherever I can. If this is your first time on this blog, you will find after exploring the site that I like to think outside the box a little bit sometimes.

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The Vanilla Dutch Baby

If you have never made a dutch baby, they are so easy!! All you need is an oven safe non stick skillet and a few simple ingredients. The dutch baby puffs up dramatically as it cooks, and makes for a lovely presentation at the table. My boys call it “breakfast pie” thanks to it’s big round shape. I happen to like this recipe when I want pancakes but I don’t necessarily want to stand there spooning batter and flipping. 

I use a blender to be sure all the lumps get out of the batter when mixing. If you want to put some muscle into it you can use a whisk, it will just take a little more time. If you’re using a blender, make sure to add the wet ingredients to the blender first and then the dry, it helps prevent lumps.

The Clementine Curd

This curd has a lovely citrus flavorwithout being too tart. I would advise making it the day before you eat it, so that it can properly cool and thicken up a bit. Because the skin on a clementine is somewhat loose, it may be hard to zest them. If the skin comes off in your attempt to zest the fruit, you can use orange zest instead. While it won’t taste exactly the same, you can even use orange juice as a substitute if clementines are unavailable. 

I used all yolks and no egg white in this curd to make it a bit thicker. In testing the recipe, I found that the curd was way too runny when it contained the white. 

Serving Suggestions

I love this dutch baby with a spoonful of mascarpone cheese and the clementine curd! A little bacon on the side never hurt anyone either. Should you find yourself with leftover curd, it’s great on toast, waffles, or cheesecake. This dish is also great to serve with Roasted Vegetable Breakfast Hash or Peanut Butter, Banana, and Oat Muffins.

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