Jul 14 2026

Spoonbill Recipe

Time1h
Serves8

Make Spoonbill Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Flavoring Ingredients

Topping Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for baking.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.

  3. 3

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, beat together the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

  5. 5

    Add Flavorings

    Fold in the fresh blueberries and lemon zest into the batter until evenly distributed.

Baking

  1. 6

    Prepare the Baking Dish

    Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and pour the batter into it, spreading it evenly.

  2. 7

    Bake

    Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  3. 8

    Cool

    Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.

Serving

  1. 9

    Dust with Powdered Sugar

    Before serving, dust the top of the spoonbill with powdered sugar for a sweet finish.

  2. 10

    Garnish

    Garnish with fresh mint leaves for added flavor and presentation.

  3. 11

    Slice and Serve

    Slice into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

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