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Nutritional Values
570kcal
10gProtein
84gCarbs
20gFat
2gFibre
200 gServing
* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
🥚 Eggs
Danish Pancakes
How to order / say it
Say it
Æbleskiver — [EHB-leh-skee-ver]
Order
I'd like the æbleskiver, please.
Locally
Jeg vil gerne have æbleskiver, tak.
Say locally
Rounded, fluffy pancakes typically served during Christmas.
Why try it?
Æbleskiver represent the festive spirit of Danish Christmas, cherished as a holiday treat enjoyed with family.
How it tastes
Light and airy, these pancakes have a slightly sweet flavor, ideal for dusting with powdered sugar or dipping in jam.
Origin & History — first documented: 1720
Æbleskiver are believed to have originated in the early 18th century, evolving as a festive Danish specialty associated with the Christmas holiday.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 250 g flour
- 🥛 200 ml milk
- 🍯 50 g sugar
- 🥚 2 egg
- 🥛 50 g butter
- 🍯 20 g powdered sugar
Method
- 1 Whisk flour, sugar, milk, and eggs into a batter.
- 2 Heat a special æbleskiver pan and melt a small amount of butter in each cavity.
- 3 Pour batter into each cavity and cook until small bubbles form on the surface.
- 4 Turn the pancakes with a skewer or fork, cooking until golden brown on both sides.
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