AELESKIVER PANCAKES (DANISH STYLE FILLED PANCAKES)
Delightful round Danish pancakes cooked in a special aebleskiver pan, light and fluffy with a slight crisp outside. Perfect served dusted with vanilla powdered sugar or filled with sweet or savory fillings.
β²οΈ Prep Time: 15 min
π₯ Cook Time: 20 min
π½οΈ Yields: About 57 pieces (3 pans worth)
π₯£ Ingredients
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 350 ml warm milk
- 4 tablespoons oil
- 1 egg
- 7 g dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar (omit for savory versions, increase salt instead)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for sweet version)
- Extra oil for greasing the pan
π Equipment Needed
- Aebleskiver pan (special pan with round indentations)
- Squeeze bottle (ketchup or mayonnaise tube) for filling batter into the pan
π©βπ³ Instructions
- Mix flour, sugar, and salt, then sift together.
- Make a well in the center and pour in yeast dissolved in a little warm milk.
- Gradually whisk in remaining milk to form a smooth batter without lumps.
- Add beaten egg and oil, mixing until batter is slightly thicker than regular pancake batter.
- Cover with plastic wrap or clean towel and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled.
- Heat the aebleskiver pan over medium-low heat. Grease each indentation lightly with oil or butter using a silicone brush. Avoid pooling oil.
- Fill a squeeze bottle with batter. For plain pancakes, fill each indentation almost to the top.
- For filled pancakes: fill indentation halfway, add your desired filling (chocolate, fruit, caramel cream, jam), then cover with more batter to fill.
- When edges begin to cook but tops are still soft and slightly puffed, turn pancakes with a skewer or fork to cook the other side.
- Continue cooking until golden on all sides and cooked through.
- Serve dusted with vanilla powdered sugar.
π‘ Tips
- Maintain medium-low heat to avoid burning.
- Use a skewer or thin stick to turn pancakes carefully.
- Try various fillings for sweet or savory variations.
- Keep cooked pancakes warm under a towel until serving.
π Perfect For
- Brunches or breakfast gatherings
- Party finger food or dessert
- Fun interactive cooking at the table
π Final Thoughts
Aebleskiver pancakes are a delightful treat with their fluffy texture and versatility for fillings. The special pan creates perfectly round bites that impress visually and satisfy cravings with every fluffy, golden bite.