Difficulty: Moderate | Serves: 4
Light, fluffy, and irresistibly delicious—Æbleskiver are Denmark’s famous spherical pancakes! 🥞✨ Traditionally enjoyed during the holiday season, these golden pancake balls have a soft, airy texture and are served with powdered sugar and jam. Whether as a cozy breakfast or a festive treat, Æbleskiver bring warmth and joy to every bite!
Ingredients For Æbleskiver�
🔥 For the Æbleskiver Batter:
☑ 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour 🌾
☑ 1 tablespoon🥄 granulated sugar 🍯
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 baking powder ✨
☑ ¼ teaspoon🥄 salt 🧂
☑ 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk 🥛
☑ 2 eggs, separated 🥚
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 vanilla extract 🌿
☑ 2 tablespoons🥄 unsalted butter, melted 🧈
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 lemon zest (optional) 🍋
☑ ¼ teaspoon🥄 ground cardamom (optional) 🌿
🔥 For Cooking & Serving:
☑ 2 tablespoons🥄 butter for greasing 🧈
☑ Powdered sugar for dusting ✨
☑ Raspberry or strawberry jam 🍓
👩🍳 Cooking Steps For Æbleskiver�
🔥 Step 1: Prepare the Batter
1️⃣ In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cardamom (if using).
2️⃣ In another bowl, mix buttermilk, egg yolks, melted butter, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
3️⃣ Gradually combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently.
🔥 Step 2: Whip the Egg Whites
1️⃣ Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
2️⃣ Gently fold them into the batter to create a light, fluffy texture.
🔥 Step 3: Cook the Æbleskiver
1️⃣ Heat an Æbleskiver pan over medium heat and grease each cavity with butter.
2️⃣ Fill each hole ¾ full with batter.
3️⃣ When bubbles form and the edges set, use a skewer or fork to gently turn them, allowing them to cook evenly into a round shape.
4️⃣ Cook until golden brown and fully cooked inside.
🔥 Step 4: Serve & Enjoy!
1️⃣ Dust with powdered sugar and serve with raspberry or strawberry jam.
2️⃣ Enjoy warm with a cup of hot chocolate or mulled wine! ☕🍷
🥞 Light, golden, and delightfully fluffy—Æbleskiver are Denmark’s most festive treat!
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