Danish Ebelskiver
Danish Ebelskiver are light, spherical pancakes with tender interiors and golden, buttery crusts. The batter is leavened with whipped egg whites and warm spices, yielding airy bites perfect for breakfast or brunch. Serve them hot from the pan with powdered sugar, jam, or syrup for a cozy, festive treat.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves7
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Beat the egg yolks in a bowl; whisk the half-and-half, sugar, and salt into the egg yolks until well combined.
- 2
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Beat the flour mixture into the egg mixture just until smooth, with most lumps gone.
- 3
Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites in a bowl until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter.
- 4
Brush melted butter into the round wells of a cast-iron ebelskiver pan. Set the pan over medium-high heat. When the butter is very hot and smells slightly nutty, pour batter into each well, filling them about halfway to three-quarters full. Let the ebelskiver cook until the bottoms are golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes; the centers will still be runny.
- 5
Using a toothpick or wooden skewer, gently nudge each ebelskiver at an edge to loosen it from the pan. Insert the toothpick lightly into a top edge from the inside, then gently lift and rotate the pancake to flip it over. Turn them so the rounded bottoms face up and the liquid batter in the center flows into the bottom of the well. Cook until the second side is browned, about 1 more minute.
- 6
Remove the finished pancakes from the pan with the toothpick, place them on a platter, and serve warm.
- Calories 295.57 kcal Moderate
- Protein 9.82 g Moderate
- Carbs 33.4 g Moderate
- Total Fat 11.47 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 6.88 g High
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High
- Cholesterol 127.75 mg High
- Sodium 90.4 mg Low Source
- Fiber 1.44 g Low Source
- Sugar 4.21 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 110.82 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.4 mg Moderate
- Potassium 72.81 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 24.54 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.13 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.78 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Gluten
About This Recipe
Danish Ebelskiver is a Danish breakfast recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 7, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Butter. Each serving provides about 295.57 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Danish Ebelskiver?
- It is a Danish recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dessert or snack.
- What is Danish Ebelskiver made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Butter, Eggs. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Danish Ebelskiver?
- Explore these Danish side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Danish Ebelskiver?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 295.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Danish Ebelskiver easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
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