What temperature should the pan be for Ebelskiver?

Turn down the heat. If you are burning your ebelskiver you have the pan too hot. You want the pan to reach and hold 350-375 F .

What does aebleskiver mean in English?

One of the most popular Danish Christmas treats is Æbleskiver. The name literally means “ apple slices ” in Danish as they were originally filled with small pieces of apple or applesauce.

How to season a cast iron Aebleskiver pan?

Season your cast iron pan before using by coating with vegetable oil (peanut, grapeseed or canola) over the inside surface up to the rim . Place oiled pan upside down on baking sheet and bake oiled pan in the oven for approximately one hour at 350°F/175°C. Remove from oven and let cool. Wipe off excess oil.

What is the difference between poffertjes and aebleskiver?

Poffertjes are lighter and airier due to the yeast, while aebleskiver have a denser chew . Additionally, poffertjes from a poffertjes pan are cooked in smaller indentations (around 1 ⅝ inches) compared to the aebleskiver pan (around 2 ⅜ inches), which allows for the fillings in the Danish treat.

When were Aebleskivers invented?

The aebleskiver is thought to have originated with the Vikings and used to restore strength after a battle. Whether this is actually true or not, no one knows, but it certainly is a nice tale to tell again. The earliest known aebleskivers have been found in 300-year-old pans that were made of copper.

Did Vikings have pancakes?

The Aebleskiver was created incidentally after battle when the Vikings heated their dented shields and poured pancake batter in them , giving rise to a new type of breakfast food.

Where are pancakes from country?

The pancake's cake-y goodness has been making people happy since the dawn of man. Here are a few notable moments in the pancake's journey to greatness. 600 BC - The first recorded mention of pancakes dates back to ancient Greece and comes from a poet who described warm pancakes in one of his writings.

Can you make takoyaki in an ebelskiver pan?

Takoyaki need quite a few ingredients and a specialized pan, but I think it's worth it. You can find a takoyaki pan on amazon.com or you can use an ebelskiver (Danish pancake) pan . As for the insides, octopus is classic, but feel free to put in shrimp, chicken, or whatever savoury filling you like.

What are the crispy bits in the pan?

More specifically, fond refers to the crisp, browned bits that remain at the bottom of a pan after roasting, searing, or sautéeing food . This is often the result of a Maillard reaction, where proteins break down and carbohydrates caramelize.

Can you cook eggs in a Le Creuset pan?

Place a Le Creuset 16cm Signature Saucepan over a medium to low heat and melt the butter. Pour in the whisked eggs, add a generous pinch of salt and pepper and stir slowly and gently with a silicone spatula. Ensure the egg doesn't stick to the bottom of the saucepan, but do not move the eggs too vigorously.

How hot should pan be for pancakes?

The ideal temperature for cooking pancakes Either way, it's obvious that delicious pancakes require an ideal griddle temperature (and a little bit of patience) to get that nice, fluffy texture. Simply put: the best temperature for cooking pancakes is 375°F on a griddle or medium to medium high heat on the stove.

What temperature is a Leidenfrost pan?

If the pan's temperature is at or above the Leidenfrost point, which is approximately 193 °C (379 °F) for water, the water skitters across the pan and takes longer to evaporate than it would take if the water droplets had been sprinkled onto a cooler pan.

What temperature should pan-frying be?

Pan-frying, a.k.a. shallow-frying, calls for filling a skillet to a certain depth (generally around 1/3 full) with oil heated to a specific temperature — often between 325 and 400 degrees F .

Ebelskiver Recipe (Easy and Delicious!) (2024)

Published: Jan 29, 2024 by Chandice · This post may contain affiliate links · 94 Comments

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Ebelskivers are small Danish pancakes made in a special pan that are to-die-for! This traditional recipe is made with simple ingredients and tastes delicious dipped in jam, chocolate, or maple syrup!

Need more pancake recipes? Try these gluten free crepes, peppermint Christmas pancakes, gingerbread pancakes, gluten free pancakes (fluffy, homestyle), and this pancake charcuterie board.

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Why I Love Ebelskivers:

This ebelskiver recipe has been in the family for 4 generations! I love making these puff pancakes on Christmas morning for all the kids to enjoy. They are also great at our traditional minimalist Christmas party.
I love topping them with simple syrup or powdered sugar for extra sweetness. Maple syrup is another great topping or you can stuff them with applesauce or jam. If you don’t have syrup, here is a substitute for maple syrup list of 10 options.
Another great thing about this recipe, like our gluten free pancake mix, is that the ingredients are pantry staples! Flour, eggs, buttermilk, salt, etc. are super easy ingredients that make such delicious pancakes.

What is an ebelskiver pan?

An ebelskiver pan is usually cast iron pans but it can also be made from ceramic or another material. I prefer the cast iron as it gives the most authentic ebelskiver recipe.

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Is Ebelskiver mix the same as pancake mix?

Although ebelskiver and pancakes are similar, they’re not the same thing. Ebelskiver is more of a mix between a donut and a pancake. Ebelskiver turns out fluffy and with a perfect golden brown crust while pancakes tend to be flatter.

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How to Make Ebelskivers:

Combine: Combine egg yolks, buttermilk, and sugar into a small bowl until mixed.

Mix: Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add egg yolk mixture and combine. Let the mixture rest for 30 minutes.

Whisk: Beat two egg whites in a small bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form and fold into pancake batter.

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Pour: Pour batter into a hot and heavily greased ebelskiver pan. Pour each cup until 3/4 full.

Turn: When batter starts to bubble, make quarter turns with a knitting needle or wooden skewer until a ball forms. Turn until golden and the needle inserted comes out clean.

Serve: Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with jam, chocolate, maple syrup, simple syrups, or your favorite topping. Serve with melted butter for a more savory ebelskiver.

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Make Ahead, Freezing, and Reheating Instructions:

To make ahead: Make the recipe according to directions and freeze until you’re ready to eat.

To freeze: Pop these heavenly pancakes into an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to three months.

To reheat: Reheat these ebelskivers in the microwave, oven, or even air fryer. I like to reheat them in the air fryer for a few minutes because they come out with the perfect crust.

Recipe Variations:

Apple pie: During the first quarter turn, add a small amount of cooked apple pie filling to the little pocket that forms in the batter.
Nutella: During the first quarter turn, when that little pocket forms, add a small dollop of Nutella to the batter.
Cinnamon and sugar: Drizzle a tiny bit of melted butter over the top of the ebelskiver and sprinkle with a cinnamon and sugar mixture.
Ham and cheese: Once again, during that first quarter turn, add a bit of chopped ham (diced very small) and grated cheese to that little pocket of batter that forms.

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Ebelskiver Recipe

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Ebelskivers are small Danish pancakes made in a special pan that are to-die-for! This traditional recipe is made with simple ingredients and tastes delicious dipped in jam, chocolate, or maple syrup!

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 20 minutes mins

Resting Time30 minutes mins

Total Time: 1 hour hr

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Denmark

Keyword: breakfast, ebelskiver, gluten-free

Servings: 8 people

Calories: 185kcal

Ingredients

▢ 2 egg yolks
▢ 2 cups buttermilk
▢ 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
▢ 2 1/2 tbsp sugar
▢ 1/2 tsp Real Salt
▢ 1/2 tsp baking powder
▢ 1/2 tsp baking soda
▢ 2 egg whites
▢ 1/4 cups powdered sugar (optional)

Instructions

Combine egg yolks, buttermilk, all-purpose gluten-free flour, sugar, Real Salt, baking soda and baking powder in a medium bowl until well blended
Let the mixture rest for 30 minutes
Beat two egg whites in a small bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form and fold into pancake batter
Heat an Ebelskiver pan over medium heat
Spray generously with non-stick cooking spray or put a tsp oil to each cup
When the pan is hot, pour batter into each cup until 3/4 full
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When batter starts to bubble, make quarter turns with a needle until a ball forms
Turn until golden and needle inserted comes out clean
Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve as is or with raspberry jam

Notes

*I recommend using a cast iron ebelskiver pan. The flavor is more authentic and they are very easy to use.

Pro tip: You can serve with melted butter for a savory flavored ebelskiver.

How to turn an ebelskiver

Turning an ebelskiver is not as hard as it may seem! When the batter starts to bubble, make quarter turns with a wooden skewer or needle until a ball forms. Continue turning until need inserted comes out clean.

What goes with ebelskiver?

I like serving ebelskiver with sausage patties, bacon, or other breakfast foods. Ebelskiver also tastes great paired with fresh fruit like apple slices!

Can you reheat ebelskivers?

Yes! You can reheat these ebelskivers in the microwave, oven, or even air fryer. I like to reheat them in the air fryer for a few minutes because they come out with the perfect crust.

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This post was originally published December 7, 2019 but has since been updated with more in-depth information.

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Jean says
January 22, 2023 at 5:18 pm
Do you bake in oven or top of stove? What temperature do you cook at?
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- Chandice says
  January 24, 2023 at 5:36 pm
  They are made in an abelskiver pan on the stove over medium heat. Thanks, enjoy 🙂
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Nancy says
April 06, 2022 at 9:58 pm

It’s a family tradition to make ebskeivers so it made me happy to find your recipe! I love when other people know about them! I always struggle flipping them though, so thank you for your tips!
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Cathleen says
January 24, 2022 at 1:58 am

I love this recipe so much!! I was afraid of turning them, but your steps and tips made it a breeze. Thanks so much for this recipe, I will definitely make it again 🙂
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- Chandice says
  February 02, 2022 at 6:59 pm
  Thanks Cathleen, I am so glad you love it as much as we do!
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silvia says
January 24, 2022 at 12:56 am

Our family is part Swedish and one of my sister in law has an ebelskiver pan she brings to every family get-together. We love making them together, I really like your recipe because it calls for gluten-free flour which I had at home. So easy to prepare and they were delish!
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- Chandice says
  February 02, 2022 at 6:59 pm
  Thanks Silvia, what an honor that another Swedish gal like myself loves it as much as I do. Thanks!
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Jacqueline Debono says
January 23, 2022 at 10:52 am

I definitely want to find a ebelskiver pan. These little puff pancakes are so good even borrowing one. Your Christmas party looked so friendly, cosy and warm. I want to delve deeper into the hygee lifestyle!
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- Leslie says
  January 16, 2023 at 4:58 pm
  I purchased my pan on Amazon, wish I would have looked deeper and bought a cast iron. Kids will move out and take this one, then I will get cast iron. I’m ok with the one I have now, but they really need the crust that only cast iron can deliver.
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Kayla DiMaggio says
January 22, 2022 at 4:05 pm

What a fun recipe! I have never even heard of Ebelsivers before but they were so fun to make and delicious!
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- Chandice says
  February 02, 2022 at 8:57 pm
  Thanks Kayla, so glad you loved them!
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Tammy says
January 21, 2022 at 6:45 pm

I’ve seen Ebelskiver around during the holiday season but I had never made it myself! It was so delicious and I cannot wait to try them again!
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Adriana says
January 20, 2022 at 6:59 pm

I am so glad I found your recipe for ebelskiver as I have the cast iron gadget to make them but have never used it. Your ebelskivers are so good!
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Heather Perine says
January 19, 2022 at 10:07 pm

Had never tried to make ebelskivers..but they looked like so much fun! Definitely going to make them again 🙂
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Amanda Dixon says
January 19, 2022 at 1:05 am

I made these ebelskiver over the holidays, and everyone loved them! They came out perfectly light and fluffy and were super simple — thanks for a new holiday tradition.
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Rebecca says
January 18, 2022 at 3:46 am

I had never heard of these little Danish pancakes, but they looked so delicious that I had to try them. They are so good! I think we’ll be making these often!
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- Chandice says
  February 02, 2022 at 8:53 pm
  Thanks Rebecca, that means so much to me to hear! 🙂
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Lauren Michael Harris says
January 17, 2022 at 9:12 pm

These little pancakes are so cute! I’d never heard of ebelskiver before, but by looking at the ingredients I knew we would love them. This was a fun baking day with my son!
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Marisa F. Stewart says
October 18, 2020 at 10:47 pm

I’ve always wanted to try these treats. We had a neighbor who gave us some as a treat but then she moved so I couldn’t get her recipe. Thank you so much. These sound exactly as what she had. I making them ASAP for my family — they loved them when she gave them to us.
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Neha says
October 18, 2020 at 4:29 am
I must say those Ebelskivers look so cute and yum, I need them in my life! Loving all your festive click and that sweater of yours.
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- Chandice says
  October 20, 2020 at 5:55 pm
  Thanks Neha, they are a fun family recipe passed down for generations. 🙂
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Leslie says
October 18, 2020 at 12:19 am

I am totally smitten with your Ebelskiver Recipe. These look so light, fluffy, and delicious!
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- Chandice says
  October 23, 2020 at 3:03 am
  Thanks Leslie! They are super fluffy and yummy!
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veenaazmanov says
October 16, 2020 at 4:12 pm

Best when kids and their friends are around for a surprise snack. This is so easy and definitely quick to enjoy too.
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- Chandice says
  October 23, 2020 at 3:03 am
  Aww thanks! Definitely a great surprise snack!
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Andrea says
October 15, 2020 at 1:55 pm
This year now more than ever, we all really need some more hygge in our lives! Lovely post and thank you for the recipe. I’ve had these cookies but never thought I could make them on my own!
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- Chandice says
  October 16, 2020 at 8:19 pm
  Hi Andrea, yes a bit of extra Hygge is what we all need. 🙂 These are actually little pancakes not cookies but I still encourage you to try them!
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Beth says
October 14, 2020 at 6:40 pm

I almost bought an ebleskiver pan the other day but it wasn’t cast iron. Now I’m glad I waited for your suggestion of the cast iron. They look so easy and so good!
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