Mini Pancakes (Poffertjes)
Mini Pancakes (Poffertjes / Mini Dutch Pancakes) are the ultimate bite-sized treat. Fluffy on the inside, golden on the outside and totally irresistible. If you’ve ever wandered past a bustling market stall and caught the smell of warm, buttery mini pancakes cooking, chances are you’ve met poffertjes.
Those iconic little Dutch pancakes made famous at food markets and festivals. Inspired by traditional Netherlands street-market favourites, these mini pancakes are easy to recreate at home using simple pantry ingredients and come together in just one bowl.
Perfect for a quick breakfast, lazy weekend brunch, kids’ parties or even a cheeky dessert. These mini Dutch pancakes are as versatile as they are delicious.
Serve them warm with a classic dusting of icing sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup or pile them high with Nutella, fresh berries, yoghurt, jam or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Whether you’re using a poffertjes pan or a regular frying pan, they cook up soft, fluffy and beautifully golden every time. Fair warning: one serve is never enough! 🥞✨
Poffertjes (Mini Dutch Pancakes)
Quick and easy poffertjes made with pantry staples. These mini Dutch pancakes are fluffy, golden and ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for breakfast, brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup self-raising flour
- 2 tablespoons caster sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 large egg
- ⅔ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 60 g unsalted butter, melted
- Extra butter, for greasing
- To serve (optional):
- Icing sugar, maple syrup, whipped cream, Nutella, berries, yoghurt, jam or vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- In a large bowl, sift the self-raising flour. Stir in the caster sugar and salt.
- Make a well in the centre. Add the egg, vanilla and melted butter. Gradually whisk in the milk until you have a smooth, lump-free batter.
- Heat a poffertjes pan or non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Lightly grease with a little butter.
- Spoon tablespoon-sized amounts of batter into the pan. Cook for about 1 minute, or until bubbles appear on the surface and the underside is golden.
- Carefully flip and cook for another 30-60 seconds until cooked through. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve immediately with icing sugar, maple syrup and your favourite toppings.
Notes
Top Tips:
- Don’t overmix: Mix just until smooth - overmixing can make the pancakes tough instead of fluffy.
- Keep them warm: Place cooked poffertjes on a plate covered loosely with a clean tea towel while you finish cooking the rest.
- No special pan? No problem! Use a regular non-stick frying pan and cook tablespoon-sized pancakes.
- Perfect heat: Medium heat is best - too hot and they’ll brown before cooking through.
- Serve straight away: Like all pancakes, poffertjes are best enjoyed warm and fresh from the pan.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
42Fat
2 gSat. Fat
1 gCarbs
4 gFiber
0 gNet carbs
4 gSugar
1 gProtein
1 gSodium
10 mgCholesterol
12 mgThe nutritional information provided is computer generated and is only an estimate. This data is provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only.
