Imagine biting into a perfectly golden, cloud-like sphere bursting with vanilla-infused flavor and potentially a surprise filling of sweet jam. These aren't just ordinary pancakes - these are ebelskivers, Denmark's most delightful culinary secret that will elevate your breakfast game from mundane to extraordinary! Originating from the cozy kitchens of Denmark, these round, puffy delicacies are about to become your new weekend obsession.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: Danish
Serves: 24 ebelskivers
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 vanilla bean, scraped
- Jam or fruit filling for filling
Instructions
- Prepare the vanilla bean by splitting it lengthwise with a sharp knife. Using the back of the knife, scrape out the tiny black seeds from inside the pod.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined and free of lumps.
- Separate the eggs, placing the egg whites in a clean, dry mixing bowl and the egg yolks in a separate medium bowl.
- Whisk the egg yolks with buttermilk, melted butter, and scraped vanilla bean seeds until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- Using an electric mixer or whisk, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold the beaten egg whites into the batter, maintaining as much volume as possible.
- Heat an ebelskiver pan over medium heat. Brush each well with melted butter to prevent sticking.
- Using a small spoon or squeeze bottle, fill each well about 2/3 full with batter. If adding filling, place a small amount of jam or fruit filling in the center of each.
- Cook for about 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the top and the bottom becomes golden brown. Use a wooden skewer or small fork to carefully turn each ebelskiver 90 degrees.
- Continue cooking and turning the ebelskivers until they are completely golden brown and cooked through, approximately 6-8 minutes total.
- Remove the ebelskivers from the pan and place on a wire rack. Repeat the process with remaining batter, greasing the pan between batches.
- Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with honey. Best enjoyed immediately while still hot and crispy.
Tips
- Temperature is Key: Ensure your ebelskiver pan is heated evenly at medium temperature to achieve that beautiful golden-brown exterior.
- Egg White Technique: Whip those egg whites to stiff peaks carefully - they're the secret to achieving the signature light, airy texture.
- Don't Overmix: Gently fold ingredients to maintain the batter's volume and prevent tough ebelskivers.
- Filling Hack: Use a squeeze bottle or small spoon for precise batter and filling placement.
- Turning Trick: A wooden skewer or small fork works best for smoothly rotating these delicate treats without tearing.
- Fresh is Best: Serve immediately for maximum crispiness and flavor enjoyment!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 80kcal
Carbohydrates: 10g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 25mg
