Ebelskiver Recipe (Danish Pancake Balls)
These homemade ebelskivers are light and fluffy Danish pancake balls with a golden buttery exterior and soft airy center. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, they are delicious served warm with powdered sugar, syrup, jam, or fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 20 to 24 ebelskivers
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: Danish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 large eggs, whites and yolks separated
2 cups all-purpose flour (about 242 g)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons salted butter, melted (plus extra for the pan)
2 cups buttermilk
Instructions
- Beat the egg whites in a medium bowl using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the egg yolks, melted butter, and buttermilk to the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Carefully fold the beaten egg whites into the batter until thick and airy.
- Heat an ebelskiver pan over medium heat and brush each cavity with melted butter.
- Fill each cavity about three-quarters full with batter.
- As the edges begin to set and bubble, use a skewer, fork, or chopstick to gently turn each ebelskiver halfway so the uncooked batter flows underneath.
- Continue rotating the ebelskivers gradually until they form round shapes and become evenly golden brown on all sides.
- Cook until the centers are fully set, then transfer to a serving plate.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with syrup, honey, jam, or fresh berries.
Notes
Fill the centers with jam, chocolate, or fruit pieces for extra flavor.
Add cinnamon or vanilla extract to the batter for a warmer flavor profile.
Whole wheat flour can be used for a nuttier and heartier texture.
Serve with whipped cream and fresh berries for a sweeter presentation.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in a 300°F oven for 5 to 7 minutes or in an air fryer to restore crispness.
Freeze for up to 2 months and reheat directly from frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 ebelskivers
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
