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Æbleskiver with raspberry jam and powdered sugar
Danish Pancake Balls with Jam

Æbleskiver with Raspberry Jam

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Quick Meals Cakes and Desserts
Æbleskiver (literally 'apple slices', though apples are rarely used now) are iconic Danish Christmas treats. These spherical, fluffy pancakes are made in a special cast-iron pan. The texture sits between a waffle and a donut: a crispy exterior and an airy interior with a surprise jam center.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 280 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Danish

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Æbleskiver pan (or cake pop maker)
  • Skewer or knitting needle for turning
  • Whisk

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Wheat

Instructions

1 ✓

Separate the eggs. Mix yolks, buttermilk, sugar, vanilla, and melted butter.

Tip: Buttermilk's acidity reacts with baking soda for extra fluffiness.
2 ✓

In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the liquid mixture until smooth.

Tip: Don't overmix, or they'll be tough.
3 ✓

Beat egg whites to stiff peaks, then gently fold into the batter.

Tip: The air in the whites makes the pancakes light as air.
4 ✓

Heat the pan over medium heat. Grease lightly. Fill wells 3/4 full.

Tip: Wait for the oil to sizzle.
5 ✓

When edges set (1-2 mins), place a dab of jam in the center. Use a skewer to turn the ball 90 degrees, letting batter flow into the well.

Tip: Turning takes practice; do it in stages to form a sphere.
6 ✓

Cook until golden brown all over. Serve dusted with powdered sugar.

Tip: Careful, the jam inside is hot!

Recipe FAQ

I don't have the pan.
Unfortunately, you need it for the sphere shape. In a pinch, make small silver dollar pancakes; the taste will be similar.
Raw in the middle?
The heat was too high. The crust burned before the heat reached the center. Cook lower and slower.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 large Eggs (separated)
  • 1 1/4 cups Buttermilk (or Milk)
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda (if using buttermilk)
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 4 tbsp Melted Butter
  • 1/4 cup Raspberry Jam
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (for the pan)