Danish Pancakes

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    223 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    European

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!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 large eggs whites and yolks separated
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (242g)
  • 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 Tablespoons salted butter melted + extra for the pan
  • 2 cups buttermilk
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Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  2. 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.
  3. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter. Batter will be fairly thick.   
  4. 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.  
  5. 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. 
  6. 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.
  7. 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 Information

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Calories 223kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 63mg (21%) Sodium 449mg (19%) Potassium 132mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 333IU (7%) Calcium 140mg (14%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 223 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 223kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 449mg 19%
Potassium 132mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 333IU 7%
Calcium 140mg 14%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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