Description
Danish Aebleskiver are traditional spherical pancakes made from a light, fluffy batter. These delightful treats are cooked in a special aebleskiver pan to create perfectly round bites that are crisp on the outside and soft inside. They can be served plain or filled with apples or jam and topped with powdered sugar or maple syrup, making them a perfect breakfast or dessert option.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, separated
- melted butter for greasing pan
Optional Fillings and Toppings
- apples or jam, optional for filling
- powdered sugar or maple syrup, optional for topping
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda, and sugar. This ensures that all the dry components are evenly distributed before adding liquids.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the buttermilk, vanilla, and egg yolks (reserving the whites) to the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overmixing. Melt the butter, let it cool slightly, then mix it into the batter.
- Whip Egg Whites: Using a hand mixer, whip the egg whites until they form stiff peaks. This step is crucial for creating a light and airy texture in the aebleskiver.
- Fold Egg Whites: Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter to preserve the airiness.
- Preheat and Grease Pan: Place the aebleskiver pan on medium heat and allow it to become hot but not smoking. Use a silicone pastry brush to grease each depression with melted butter.
- Fill Pan with Batter: Pour batter into each cup to about three-quarters full. If using filling, add about 1/3 cup batter, then a small amount of apples or jam, and top with more batter.
- Cook and Turn: Cook for 1-2 minutes until the batter puffs. Use a skewer or knitting needle to turn each aebleskiver approximately 90 degrees, letting some raw batter spill out. Immediately turn them another 90 degrees so they are upside down. Continue turning occasionally for 1-2 more minutes until evenly golden and cooked through.
- Repeat: Remove cooked aebleskiver to a plate and repeat the process until all batter is used.
- Serve: Serve the aebleskiver warm, topped with powdered sugar, maple syrup, or jam according to preference.
Notes
- Be careful not to overmix the batter once wet and dry ingredients are combined to avoid tough pancakes.
- Folding in whipped egg whites gently is key to achieving a fluffy texture.
- The special aebleskiver pan is essential to create the round shape; do not substitute with a regular skillet.
- Turning quickly and carefully ensures even cooking and a spherical shape.
- Using fillings like apple or jam adds a delicious surprise inside each pancake.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Danish
Keywords: aebleskiver, Danish pancakes, spherical pancakes, breakfast, buttermilk pancakes, stuffed pancakes
