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Danish Aebleskiver topped with cherry preserves.
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Aebleskiver

Aebleskiver is a delicious Danish treat that my husband introduced to me when we got married. Imagine a cross between a doughnut hole and a pancake.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Danish
Keyword: Aebleskiver, Dessert, Side, Side Dish
Servings: 12
Calories: 152kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Equipment

  • Aebleskiver pan

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs divided into egg whites and egg yolks in separate bowls
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 Tablespoon butter melted
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • melted butter for greasing pan

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
    Whipped egg whites and yolks in separated bowls for Danish Aebleskiver.
  • Mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, sugar, egg yolks, 4 Tbsp. melted butter and buttermilk and beat until smooth.
    Bowl of Danish Aebleskiver batter.
  • Gently fold in the egg whites last.
    Egg whites added to batter of Danish Aebleskiver.
  • Using a pastry brush, brush the bottom of each aebleskiver pan cup with melted butter and heat over medium heat until hot.
    Danish Aebleskiver pan buttered with a brush.
  • Pour in about 2 tablespoons of the batter into each cup. As soon as they get bubbly around the edge, flip them over (In Denmark they typically use a knitting needle to flip, but you can use a chopstick or a fork).
    Danish Aebleskiver batter bubbled on edges in a pan.
  • Continue cooking, turning the ball until is is golden brown all the way around and is cooked through (like a pancake). It might take a couple tries to get the feel for it, but once you do you will be flippin' aebleskiver like it's nobody's business!
    Danish Aebleskiver being flipped in pan.
  • Serve with jam or syrup and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
    Baked Danish Aebleskiver in pan.

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Notes

Nutrition does not represent powdered sugar, jam, or other toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 225mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 229IU | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1mg