Æbleskiver
These Danish pancake balls are crispy on the outside and soft inside, served with syrup for a cozy breakfast or brunch.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup maple syrup
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the 1.5 cups flour, 1.5 tsp baking powder, 2 tbsp sugar, and 0.5 tsp salt.
- 2
In a separate bowl, beat the 2 eggs, then whisk in the 1.5 cups milk and 2 tbsp melted butter until combined.
- 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until just smooth; a few lumps are okay. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
- 4
Heat an æbleskiver pan over medium heat and brush the wells with the remaining 1 tbsp butter.
- 5
Pour about 2 tbsp of batter into each well, filling almost to the top. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, about 2-3 minutes.
- 6
Use a skewer or fork to turn each pancake ball a quarter turn, then continue turning until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes total.
- 7
Serve the æbleskiver warm with the 0.5 cup maple syrup for dipping or drizzling.
Tools you’ll need
- æbleskiver pan
- large bowl
- whisk
- skewer or fork
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