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Golden brown Æbleskiver pancake balls served with maple syrup
Delicious Æbleskiver with maple syrup

Danish Pancake Balls (Æbleskiver) with Maple Syrup

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
Æbleskiver (pronounced able-skee-ver) are iconic spherical pancakes from Denmark. Though the name means 'apple slices,' modern versions rarely contain apple. They are cooked in a special pan with round wells. The texture is a cross between a pancake and a donut: a crisp shell with a light, airy interior created by whipped egg whites.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 290 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Danish

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Æbleskiver pan (or cake pop maker)
  • Knitting needle or skewer (for turning)
  • Two mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Allergen Information

⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Wheat

Instructions

1 ✓

Separate the eggs. Whip the whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.

Tip: The egg whites mechanically trap air, giving the pancakes a soufflé-like texture.
2 ✓

Whisk the yolks with the buttermilk, melted butter, and sugar. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and baking soda just until combined.

Tip: Do not overmix! Overworking develops gluten, resulting in rubbery pancakes.
3 ✓

Gently fold the egg whites into the batter.

Tip: Be gentle to keep the air bubbles intact.
4 ✓

Heat the Æbleskiver pan over medium heat. Brush each well with butter. Fill wells about 3/4 full.

Tip: If you overfill, they will overflow as they rise.
5 ✓

When the edges start to set (approx. 2 mins), use a skewer to rotate them 90 degrees. Cook briefly, then rotate again to form a sphere.

Tip: Turning in stages allows the uncooked batter to flow out and round out the ball shape.
6 ✓

Cook until golden brown on all sides. Serve hot with maple syrup.

Tip: Maple syrup complements the buttery flavor perfectly.

Recipe FAQ

I don't have the special pan.
Unfortunately, the shape is essential. Without it, you can make regular pancakes with the batter, but the texture won't be the same.
The center is raw.
The heat was too high, burning the outside before the inside cooked. Lower the heat!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 large Eggs (separated)
  • 1 cup Buttermilk (or Milk)
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 3 tbsp Melted Butter (plus more for cooking)
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup (for serving)