Authentic Ebelskiver Recipe (from my Danish grandmother...)

authentic Ebelskiver recipe on a plate with powdered sugar

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Authentic Ebelskiver Recipe (from my Danish grandmother...)

Ebelskivers are small Danish pancakes made in a special pan that hard to beat! This traditional recipe yields light, fluffy puffed pancakes with endless possibilities for fillings and toppings. Made with simple ingredients, it's no wonder this recipe has been a family favorite for years on end.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Resting Time30

Total Time1

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Denmark

Keyword: breakfast, ebelskiver, gluten-free

Servings: people

Calories: 185kcal

Author: Chandice Probst

Cost: $4

Equipment

ebelskiver pan iron pans work best!

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
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

Can I make these without an ebelskiver pan?

While an ebelskiver pan is necessary for authentic ebelskiver pancakes, but you can also try using a mini muffin pan on the stove top. The results will not be the exact same, but they will be similar.

How to store

To store: Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container or ziplock baggie in the fridge for 2-3 days. Make sure that they're completely cooled before storing.

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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