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Dutch Poffertjes with Maple Butter

Name: Dutch Poffertjes with Maple Butter
Prep time: 27 min
Cook time: 80 min
Total time: 107 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Snack
Ingredients: 150 g all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 250 ml whole milk, lukewarm; 7 g instant yeast; 1 large egg, beaten; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 100 g unsalted butter, softened; 60 ml pure maple syrup; A pinch of salt; 2 tbsp butter, for greasing the pan; Powdered sugar; Fresh strawberries or blueberries

Indulge in these bite-sized Dutch pancakes, perfect for any meal, paired with a luxurious maple butter.

4.6(893 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 22, 2025

Dutch Poffertjes with Maple Butter — Snack served and photographed from above

Prep

27 min

Cook

1 h 20 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Poffertjes Batter

For the Maple Butter

For Cooking

Optional Toppings

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 505 kcal
Protein: 7.5 g
Carbs: 51.75 g
Fat: 29.5 g
Fiber: 1.75 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2021 kcal
Protein: 30 g
Carbs: 207 g
Fat: 118 g
Fiber: 7 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
150 g all-purpose flour	550	12	115	1	4
1 tsp baking powder	2	0	1	0	0
1/4 tsp salt	0	0	0	0	0
250 ml whole milk lukewarm	150	8	11	8	0
7 g instant yeast	21	3	2	0	1
1 large egg beaten	70	6	1	5	0
1 tsp vanilla extract	12	0	1	0	0
100 g unsalted butter softened	717	1	1	81	0
60 ml pure maple syrup	210	0	54	0	0
A pinch of salt	0	0	0	0	0
2 tbsp butter for greasing the pan	204	0	0	23	0
Powdered sugar	60	0	16	0	0
Fresh strawberries or blueberries	25	0	6	0	2

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Poffertjes Batter

1
Sift dry ingredients
In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Use a special poffertjes pan to achieve the perfect shape and texture.
2
Activate yeast
In a separate bowl, combine lukewarm milk and yeast; let it sit for 5 minutes.
Tip: Ensure the milk is not too hot, or it will kill the yeast.
3
Combine wet and dry mixtures
Mix the beaten egg and vanilla extract into the yeast mixture. Then gradually whisk the liquid mixture into the flour until smooth.
4
Let batter rise
Cover and let it rise for 30 minutes.

Making the Maple Butter

1
Combine ingredients
In a small bowl, combine softened butter, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt.
2
Chill the butter
Mix until creamy and well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
Tip: Use high-quality butter for the maple spread for the best taste.

How to Make Dutch Poffertjes with Maple Butter

Total time: 1 h 47 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Cook the Poffertjes
Heat the poffertjes pan over medium heat and grease with butter; fill each cavity halfway with batter.
2
Flip the Poffertjes
Once bubbles appear and edges are dry, flip each poffertje using a skewer. Cook until golden brown.
3
Cool and serve
Once all poffertjes are cooked, let them cool slightly before serving with maple butter.