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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast and Brunch

    Mini German Pancakes

    Published: Oct 18, 2017 · Modified: Jun 24, 2023 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. 9 Comments

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    Mini German Pancakes are perfect for a topping station so everyone can make their own! Use your favorites and know everything will work beautifully!

    The possibilities are truly endless and that's what makes this recipe so amazing! There are so many toppings to pick from and so little time to try them all and choose your favorite!

    Our favorite is strawberries, bananas, whipped cream and syrup! We have also filled them with some nutella or chocolate chips and bananas, just chocolate chips, sausages and syrup, all kinds of different fruit and even just plain old butter and syrup. 

    I can't wait to hear what you put inside your pancakes!

    This is a recipe you have to try!  Don't these Mini German Pancakes look fantastic? 

    I love to create a topping station so everyone can make their own!  Line every topping up and once their pancakes are ready everyone lines up and makes them just the way they want!

    I loved doing that especially when kids are around but let me tell you with a house full of people these topping stations work beautifully and I urge you to give it a try if you ever have a need to! Total time and energy saver!

    Almost like eating dessert for breakfast! Everyone will love these pancakes!  Both kids and adults!

    Ingredients in the Best German Pancakes

    • eggs
    • flour
    • milk
    • salt
    • vanilla
    • butter
    • cooking spray
    • your favorite pancake toppings

    How to make Easy Mini German Pancakes

    Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

    Prepare your 12 hole muffin pan with cooking spray and set aside. 

    In a large sized bowl combine eggs, flour, milk, salt and vanilla.

    Blend until totally smooth.

    Add butter a little at a time until incorporated. Make sure there are no lumps.

    Pour patter into each muffin hole until each is about ½ way full. 

    Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden and puffed up.

    Fill each mini German pancake with jam, fresh fruit, syrup, butter, chocolate chips and bananas or anything else you can think of. Feel free to have a look at our list of pancake toppings for you to look at. Enjoy!

    What To Serve With German Pancakes

    If you're stumped and can't think of anything to pair well with these pancakes or if you just want to switch things up a bit, check out this what to serve with pancakes list...you may just be inspired!

    Can you make German Pancakes ahead of time?

    In my experience these pancakes are best served fresh, like so many things, and I always try and serve these fresh myself. That being said you can make them ahead of time and keep them in an airtight container inside your fridge for up to two days.

    Can you freeze German Pancakes?

    When freezing I recommend wrapping each piece in plastic wrap and placing them all into an airtight container or resealable freezer bag, with as much air removed as possible, for up to a month. 

    How to reheat German Pancakes?

    To reheat place the amount you need on your counter for at least 15 minutes to defrost or get to room temperature. Place them on to your baking sheet or in to your muffin pan and cover them loosely with tinfoil.

    Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and bake for about 10 minutes or heated through.

    I don't recommend a microwave at all but it will work if it is a necessity. The pancakes will harden and have a funny texture fast if microwaved. 

    We made a video so you could see just how easy they are to make.  See below!

    Mini German Pancake Video

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    Mini German Pancakes

    Mini German Pancakes

    Mini German Pancakes are perfect for a topping station so everyone can make their own! Use your favorites and know everything will work beautifully!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, brunch, Dessert
    Cuisine American, German
    Servings 24
    Calories 61 kcal

    Equipment

    • muffin pan (12 holes)
    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • mixing bowl
    • Hand mixer
    • ladle

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 large eggs
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup milk
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup butter, melted
    • butter or cooking spray
    • any additional pancake toppings you can think of

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Prepare your 12 hole muffin pan with cooking spray and set aside. 
    • In a large sized bowl combine eggs, flour, milk, salt and vanilla. Blend until totally smooth. Add butter a little at a time until incorporated. Make sure there are no lumps.
    • Pour patter into each muffin hole until each is about ½ way full.  Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden and puffed up.
    • Fill each mini German pancake with jam, fresh fruit, syrup, chocolate chips and bananas or anything else you can think of. We also have a list of pancake topping ideas for you to investigate, if desired. And, if you need some inspiration, check out this what to serve with pancakes post!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 61kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.005gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 117mgPotassium: 39mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 169IUVitamin C: 0.005mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 0.5mg
    Keyword best breakfast, best brunch, easy breakfast recipe, easy brunch recipe, pancake
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
     

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    Comments

    1. C Gunz

      December 06, 2019 at 3:27 pm

      Can these be made ahead and frozen ?

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken

        December 06, 2019 at 5:20 pm

        In my experience these pancakes are best served fresh, like so many things, and I always try to serve these fresh myself. That being said you can make them ahead of time and keep them in an airtight container inside your fridge for up to two days. When freezing I recommend wrapping each piece in plastic wrap and placing them all into an airtight container or resealable freezer bag, with as much air removed as possible, for up to a month. To reheat place the amount you need on your counter for at least 15 minutes to defrost or get to room temperature. Place them on to your baking sheet or in to your muffin pan and cover them loosely with tinfoil. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and bake for about 10 minutes or heated through. I don't recommend a microwave but it will work if it is a necessity. The pancakes will harden and have a funny texture fast if microwaved. I will add this to the post now. Thank you for bringing the lack of information to my attention. I am grateful and I hope you enjoy these pancakes as much as I do! All the best. Karin

    2. Mary

      November 03, 2017 at 9:41 pm

      5 stars
      Kids loved making and eating these! Great idea. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken

        November 04, 2017 at 8:52 am

        They are perfect for kids! Also adults too. You made my day! Thanks for letting me know! I love to hear. Take care. Karin.

    3. Mary

      November 03, 2017 at 9:16 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is amazing. We filled the cups with canned fruit, whipped cream and syrup. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken

        November 04, 2017 at 8:53 am

        Great and easy combination! They are delicious! All the best. Karin

    4. arline kay

      October 06, 2017 at 3:24 pm

      How many does this make - you give no indication!

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken

        October 11, 2017 at 2:11 pm

        We are making this recipe again on Friday and will have to let you know then. I can’t remember. I used to make this recipe all the time but haven’t made it recently. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. The video we are making will hopefully sort all of this out. Thanks and take care. Karin

      • Karin and Ken

        October 18, 2017 at 5:38 pm

        24! The video will be posted shortly! They are so tasty! No matter what you fill them with! All the best. Karin

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