Aebleskivers, also known as Danish pancake balls, are a traditional Danish treat and a delightful culinary experience. These spherical pancakes are a versatile canvas for creativity, offering endless possibilities for fillings and toppings. Our comprehensive guide will take you on a culinary journey, presenting three delectable aebleskiver recipes that cater to various preferences. From the classic and simple Aebleskiver with Powdered Sugar to the indulgent Aebleskiver with Apple Filling and the savory delight of Aebleskiver with Bacon and Cheese, each recipe promises a unique taste sensation. Whether you're a seasoned aebleskiver enthusiast or a newcomer eager to explore this Danish delicacy, our recipes will guide you in creating perfect aebleskivers that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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AEBLESKIVER | DANISH PANCAKES
Aebleskiver (or ebelskivers) are puffy Danish pancake balls and a traditional Danish dessert most often served during the Christmas season. Enjoy them year-round as a delicious breakfast treat!
Provided by Amy Nash
Categories Breakfast
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
- In a separate, large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and sugar. Stir well, then add the egg yolks, melted butter and buttermilk and mix just until combined.
- Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter. Batter will be fairly thick.
- Heat your aebleskiver pan over medium heat until hot. Brush each cup with a little melted butter using a pastry brush, then fill each cup with about 2 tablespoons of batter until almost full.
- As soon as the aebleskivers begin to bubble around the edges, use a wooden skewer, chopstick, knitting needle, or fork to flip them over half way, letting the batter slide around to fill in the bottom of the cup.
- Continue cooking, turning the aebleskiver again to let the batter fill in the remainder of the sphere and continuing to turn until golden brown all the way around and cooked through.
- Transfer to a serving plate and dust with powdered sugar, then serve with jam (traditional), honey, cinnamon honey (my favorite!), or even just syrup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 63 mg, Sodium 449 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Fiber 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
AEBLESKIVER (DANISH PANCAKES)
As a young girl, I constantly craved Saturdays and Sundays when my mother would prepare these small delicious pancakes. Now as a college student, I still look forward to Christmas time when our family is together and my mother and I prepare an overwhelming amount to feed family members! Definitely add in any kind of jam, peanut butter, honey, Nutella®, chocolate chips, fruit (diced apples, blueberries, etc.); the possibilities are endless and so delicious!
Provided by ellie
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Pancake Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Stir the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves together in a large bowl; mix in the egg, milk, butter, and vanilla until just combined.
- Heat an aebleskiver pan over medium heat; prepare with cooking spray.
- Pour the batter into each cup to about 2/3 full. Allow the batter to cook in the bottom of the cup 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown. Don't forget which cup you placed the batter in first, it's all about rotation! Use a long skewer or knitting needle to lift one edge and give it a 1/4 turn. The uncooked batter will spill over into the cup, and cook. Continue lifting and turning the edges until the batter is fully cooked into a golden brown ball. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 34.2 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 361.5 mg, Sugar 5 g
AEBLESKIVER (ROUND, FILLED DANISH PANCAKES)
This Danish delicacy is served in many Danish-American homes, including mine. A special pan is needed; even though new pans are available, many cooks favor the old cast-iron pans, which are handed down from generation to generation. You can get them at many scandanavian specialty stores, and can also order them online. In Denmark, aebleskiver is served as a dessert with sugar or marmelade. On the island of Aero, a small sliver of prune is put in the middle as they are cooked. There are many different recipes, and this one is my family's favorite. We put a little jam, preferably lingonberry preserves, in the middle of our aebleskivers as they are cooking, before turning them, and we eat them with sweetened cinamon-sugar applesauce. You will need a little practice in turning these doughnut-like treats. A fork works, but some practiced "turners" use a knitting needle, preferably wooden, or a similar device such as an ice pick. Even a toothpick will do.
Provided by AB_Fan
Categories Breakfast
Time 30m
Yield 24 aebleskivers, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Beat egg whites until stiff; set aside.
- Beat egg yolks and buttermilk together.
- Sift dry ingredients together and add to liquid mixture.
- Add the melted butter and mix together until smooth.
- Fold in beaten egg whites.
- Fill pan cups about 1/4 full of oil and heat.
- Fill pan cups with batter. If you are adding jam, jelly, or applesauce to the middle add it now, only about a 1/4 teaspoons
- Bake until the edges are bubbly.
- Turn (using a fork, knitting needle, or toothpick) and continue turning until evenly browned and toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
AEBLESKIVER
Aebleskiver - a Danish dessert, like doughnut holes, but sweeter and much better traditionally served with glogg during the Advent. Cooked in a cast iron pan that resembles an egg poacher. Serve hot with syrup, jam or powdered sugar.
Provided by Lisa G.
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Scandinavian
Time 30m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a clean glass or metal bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until they can hold a stiff peak. Set aside.
- Mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, sugar, egg yolks, melted butter and buttermilk at one time and beat until smooth. Gently fold in the egg whites last.
- Put about 1tablespoon of vegetable oil in the bottom of each aebleskiver pan cup and heat until hot. Pour in about 2 tablespoons of the batter into each cup. As soon as they get bubbly around the edge, turn them quickly (Danish cooks use a long knitting needle, but a fork will work). Continue cooking, turning the ball to keep it from burning.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Cholesterol 18.4 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 124.7 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
AEBLESKIVER (DANISH PANCAKE BALLS)
Based on a recipe from Sunset's Breakfast & Brunches cookbook. You will need an ebelskiver (aebleskiver or aebelskiver) pan to make this; we purchased our NordicWare one at L.L. Bean's in Freeport, Maine. "The tender ball-shaped pancakes the Danish call "aebleskiver" derive their roundness from the iron in which they're cooked.... To make perfectly round aebleskiver, you must frequently lift and turn the baked section of each ball. They will eventually seal themselves, creating a hollow in each center. Serve with your favorite jam or preserves." When we make these, we experiment by placing the jam, preserves, or chocolate inside the aebleskivers!
Provided by mersaydees
Categories High In...
Time 30m
Yield 12-15 pancake balls
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sift flour with salt, baking powder, granulated sugar, and cardamom in medium-size bowl. Combine egg, milk, and 2 tablespoons of butter in small bowl. Add wet mixture to dry combination and stir until blended and smooth.
- Note: If your ebelskiver pan is new and isn't Teflon coated, season it by preheating it to medium-hot - until water dripped onto the surface sizzles. Brush entire cooking surface generously with salad oil. Continue to heat just until oil smokes, then remove from heat and let cool completely. Wipe clean and your ebelskiver is ready for use. If your old ebelskiver seems to stick, wash its cooking surface in soapy water. Then season as directed above.
- Place a seasoned aebleskiver pan over medium heat until water sprinkled in pan sizzles. Brush each cup lightly with some of the remaining butter. Fill each cup approximately 2/3 full with batter. About 30 seconds later, a thin shell forms on the bottom of each pancake ball. Coerce unbaked batter to flow out by sticking a slender wooden or metal skewer into baked portion and gently pulling shell almost halfway up.
- Continue to rotate each pancake ball about every 30 seconds as the shell begins to set, pulling up the baked shell to let remaining batter flow out into cup. After about four turns, the ball should be almost formed and you can turn it upside down to seal.
- Continue baking, rotating the balls frequently until they are an even golden brown and a skewer inserted in center comes out clean. Using skewer, lift balls from pan when baked. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve immediately, or keep warm for as long as 30 minutes in a bun warmer or cloth-lined basket on an electric warming tray. Dust with powdered sugar. Break each ball in half, fill with jam, and eat out-of-hand.
Tips:
- For a crispier exterior, fry the æbleskivers in a little more butter and flip them more often.
- To make sure the æbleskivers are cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, they are done.
- Serve the æbleskivers immediately, dusted with powdered sugar and your favorite fillings.
- Feel free to experiment with different fillings, such as Nutella, jam, or fresh berries.
- Leftover æbleskivers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
Æbleskivers are a delicious and easy-to-make Danish treat that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are serving them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, these little pancakes are sure to be a hit. With their crispy exterior, fluffy interior, and variety of fillings, æbleskivers are a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you are looking for a new recipe to try, give æbleskivers a try. You won't be disappointed!
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