Æbleskiver are Danish round pancake puffs traditionally enjoyed during the festive season. They are crisp at the edges, tender inside, and made for dipping into jam.
Whipped egg whites give the batter a light center, while a special æbleskiver pan helps each puff cook into a neat golden sphere.
Turn each puff a quarter turn as soon as the edge sets. Repeated small turns shape the batter into a round puff without letting the center dry out.
Serving Suggestions
Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with raspberry jam. Pair with coffee, hot chocolate, or Danish gløgg.
Recipe Notes
The batter is best used right away. Cooked puffs can be refrigerated for 2 days and rewarmed in a low oven.
Danish Æbleskiver Pancake Puffs
Light golden Danish pancake puffs served warm with raspberry jam and powdered sugar.
Equipment
- Æbleskiver pan
- Hand mixer
- Two wooden skewers
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
Pancake Puffs
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs separated
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted, plus more for the pan
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam for serving
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar for serving
Instructions
Make the batter:
- Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Whisk the buttermilk, egg yolks, and melted butter in a second bowl. Add to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
- Beat the egg whites to soft peaks, then gently fold them into the batter.
Cook the puffs:
- Heat an æbleskiver pan over medium heat and brush each well with butter. Fill each well about three-quarters full.
- When the edges are set, use two skewers to turn each puff a quarter turn. Continue turning every 30 seconds until round, golden, and cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes total per batch.
Serve:
- Transfer to a plate, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm with raspberry jam.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter or the puffs will be dense.
- Keep the pan at medium heat so the centers cook before the outside browns too much.
- Use two skewers to turn the puffs gradually.
Nutrition
Calories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 100mgSugar: 5g