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Apple German Pancake

Wake up to a cozy morning with this giant creamy German pancake that’s also easy to make, leaving you free to enjoy coffee and the beauty of the season!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Breakfast

Ingredients
  

Cream Cheese Sauce
  • 3 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
Toppings
  • 1 to 2 cups apples 1/4" thick slices
  • 1/4 cup walnuts
German Pancake
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 Tbsp butter

Equipment

  • 1 medium sized cast iron skillet (10")
  • 1 food processor or blender

Method
 

Cream Cheese Sauce
  1. In a food processor or mixer, add all of the ingredients for the cream cheese sauce and blend until creamy and smooth.
  2. Place in an air tight container and keep in the refrigerator until ready to use on the pancake. We do not recommend storing in the refrigerator for more than 5 days.
Toppings
  1. Core and slice your apples. (We like to use an apple slicer for this). After slicing the apples with the apple slicer, then slice the apples again so that they're about 1/4" thick.
  2. Toast the walnuts in a skillet (optional)
German Pancake
  1. Preheat oven to 450℉
  2. Place butter in the cast iron skillet and place in the oven to heat for 5 to 6 minutes. Butter should be melted and bubbling.
  3. While skillet is heating, mix together all of the ingredients for the German Pancake in a mixing bowl.
  4. Once skillet is heated, carefully remove from the oven and pour in the pancake mixture.
  5. Return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Allow the pancake to cool for a few minutes and then add all topping ingredients.
  7. For a prettier presentation, add the cream cheese mixture first, then arrange apple slices in a spiral shape like flower petals and then sprinkle nuts on top.
  8. Serve while still hot and delicious!
  9. Enjoy and happy eating!