A traditional Danish breakfast or dessert consisting of spherical pancake puffs, made in a special pan to create their distinctive shape.
Aebleskivers
The puffs are filled with jam, fruit, or other sweet fillings, then dusted with powdered sugar. Light, yet satisfying, they’re perfect with maple syrup.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp melted or softened butter (for pan)
Directions
- Separate the eggs and beat whites until stiff but not dry, and set aside.
- In another bowl, combine egg yolks, buttermilk, vanilla, flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, sugar, and butter. Beat until smooth, and then fold in the egg whites.
- Heat an aebleskiver pan over medium heat and brush each depression with melted butter. Pour about 2 tablespoons of the batter into each cup, and, when bubbly around the edges, turn quickly with a long wooden skewer or toothpick, trying not to puncture the balls.
- Continue cooking, turning the ball to keep it from burning. You can also add half the batter to the pan, add a teaspoon of jam or fruit, then cover with remaining batter.
- Serve with maple syrup. Enjoy!
- This recipe is a traditional Danish dessert, often enjoyed during the Christmas season.