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Æbleskiver sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, freshly served
Danish dessert served with cinnamon sugar

Classic Danish Pancake Balls (Æbleskiver) with Cinnamon Sugar

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Quick Meals Cakes and Desserts
Æbleskiver (pronounced eb-el-skweever) are iconic Danish Christmas treats. Although the name means 'apple slices,' modern versions rarely contain apples. The specialty lies in the cooking technique: made in a special pan with half-spherical indentations, the batter is rotated during cooking to create a perfect sphere. Light as sponge cake inside and crispy from butter outside.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 460 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Danish

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

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

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Separate the eggs. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.

Tip: The whipped whites give the batter its airiness; without them, you'd get dense dumplings.
2 ✓

Whisk the yolks with the milk, melted butter, vanilla, and sugar until smooth.

Tip: Ensure the butter isn't hot so it doesn't scramble the yolks.
3 ✓

Mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 tsp cinnamon, then incorporate into the milk mixture.

Tip: Mix only until the flour disappears to avoid gluten formation (which makes it tough).
4 ✓

Gently fold the egg whites into the batter.

Tip: Use large, sweeping motions so you don't deflate the foam.
5 ✓

Heat the pan and place a little butter in each indentation. Fill holes 3/4 full with batter.

Tip: The batter will expand, so don't overfill.
6 ✓

When the bottom is set (about 2 mins) and bubbles appear on the edges, use a skewer to turn the ball 90 degrees. Cook further, then flip completely.

Tip: Gradual turning allows uncooked batter to flow into the cooked shell, creating a perfect sphere.
7 ✓

Roll the finished balls in cinnamon sugar while hot.

Tip: Sugar sticks better to warm pastry.

Recipe FAQ

What if I don't have this pan?
Unfortunately, it's essential for the spherical shape. In a pinch, use a waffle iron, though the texture will differ.
Why is the center raw?
The pan was too hot, burning the outside before the inside cooked. Lower the heat.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/4 cups Milk
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon (for batter)
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 3 1/2 tbsp Melted Butter
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar (for coating)
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon (for coating)