The recipe for German oven pancakes originally appeared in Judy Volhart’s cozy murder mystery Feta and the Fat Bastard (Whine & Cheese Cozy Mystery Series, Book 3). Have you tried this recipe? Tell us in the comments section below.

German oven pancakes

The consistency is like a custard or almost cheese-like, and the flavor is simple but yet so good.  I hope you enjoy as much as I do. I enjoy it every two weeks or so!

9×13 inch glass baking dish works best

4 large eggs

2 cups milk

1 teaspoon almond extract

1 and 1/3 cups flour

5 tablespoons white granulated sugar

cooking spray

Heat oven to 400 degrees F.

Combine all the ingredients and blend well with electric mixer. Spray a large casserole dish with cooking spray, then pour batter into dish then bake in oven for about 20-25 minutes until the edges are puffy and a nice golden color. Remove from oven and dust with powdered sugar, then serve immediately; the consistency is like a firm custard.

Slice and serve with a nice fruit topping, maple syrup or a squeeze of lemon. Keeps well in fridge- reheat slices for a minute in the microwave.