Aebleskivers (Danish Pancake Balls) Recipe
- 6 x Large eggs, separated
- 1 Tbsp. sugar
- 1/4 tsp grnd cardamom
- 1 c. light cream
- 11/2 c. all-purpose flour (sift before measuring)
- 1 tsp baking pwdr
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Melted butter
- Powdered sugar and jelly
- Beat egg yolks with sugar, cardamom and cream till blended.
- Sift flour again with baking pwdr and salt.
- Stir into egg yolk mix.
- Whip egg whites till they hold distinct peaks.
- Fold into batter.
- Heat aebleskiver or possibly monk's pan on medium-high heat for about a minute.
- Brush entire surface liberally with melted butter, allowing 1/2 tsp.
- of butter for each c. (repeat each time); the butter should sizzle.
- Fill c. about 2/3 full.
- A thin, light-brown shell should form on the bottom of each pancake in about 30 seconds.
- While the center is still very soft, stick a slender metal skewer or possibly knitting needle into each shell and flip the ball over.
- This may take several times to master, but turning the pancakes while soft is essential to get the characteristic round shape.
- Continue cooking, turning to keep an even brown till center is dry.
- The outside will be slightly crisp.
- Dust the pancakes generously with powdered sugar and serve with a tart jelly.
- Keep in a hot place till all are cooked.
- They tend to shrivel slightly if held long or possibly reheated.
eggs, sugar, cardamom, light cream, allpurpose flour, baking pwdr, salt, butter, powdered sugar
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/aebleskivers-danish-pancake-balls-62554 (may not work)