Holy pancakes!
You’d think that I would have started this post with, “Holy balls!” You would be right. Most days. But when you make Æbleskivers - Filled Pancake Balls – on a Sunday, my holy day, it just doesn’t sound right. That’s why I like to call them holy pancakes.
If you’ve never heard of Æbleskivers you’re probably thinking, what in the world are those lovely balls of deliciousness? They’re pancakes, in the shape of spheres. And, you can fill them.
Now that your mind is blown, let’s just dig right into these light and fluffy Danish pancakes and get to the core of these beauties.
The Breakfast King and I were feeling very round when we woke up Sunday morning. Not round in form, but round in feeling. Our moods were gentle and rolling, like perfectly round pancakes, so we filled our pancakes with round fruit. Blueberries and raspberries.
The wonderful thing about filled pancakes is that you can fill them with anything you like. You can fill them with fruit, like the Breakfast King and I did, or you can fill them with chocolate chips, or jam, or nuts, or nut butter; the possibilities are endless.
You can also opt out of a filling, but where’s the fun in that?
To make these you’re going to need an Aebleskiver
pan. You’re also going to need a long toothpick or skewer to turn the pancake balls. Once you have those things, you’ll be ready to start cooking.
The batter is just pancake batter, only slightly thicker than what you’d make for disc shaped pancakes. Make the batter and heat the pan to approximately 350°. We used a laser thermometer
to check the temperature. It’s the best thing ever. It’s a multi-purpose tool, as it can be used as a dog toy. My dogs love chasing the red dot around the kitchen floor. You just have to make sure not to point it at their eyes.
When the pan is hot and ready to roll—pun intended—pour the batter into the individual round sections until almost filled, and drop the filling into the center of the balls. When the edges are puffy and dry and the batter is bubbling in the center, take a long toothpick or skewer and pierce the center and turn the balls over. If they stick just run the toothpick along the sides to release the pancake.
Here's a video to show you how to flip them. My home video didn't turn out so I had to resort to YouTube.
When both halves of the Æbleskivers are golden brown and firm to the touch they’re ready. You can eat them with maple syrup or fruit preserves. I love dipping mine in preserves.
If you have kids, they’re going to LOVE making Æbleskivers - Filled Pancake Balls. My kids did, and they still do, even though they’re young adults. Memories make for the best food.
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Æbelskivers - Filled Pancake Balls (Vegan)
Ingredients
- Dry ingredients:
- 2 cups of unbleached flour
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 1 pinch of finely ground sea salt
- Wet ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana – pureed
- 1 flax egg – 1 Tablespoon of ground flax seed + 3 tablespoons of water mixed well let sit for ten minutes
- 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons of melted coconut oil divided
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice – don’t skip this ingredient you need it to activate the baking powder
- 1 and 3/4 of a cup of almond milk
- Filling of your choice
Instructions
- Whisk the dry ingredients together in a medium bowl.
- Puree the banana in a large mixing bowl and add one tablespoon of coconut oil along with the rest of the wet ingredients. Mix together until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined and moistened. Don’t overmix. The batter should be thicker than normal pancake batter – not runny.
- Heat the Æbelskiver pan on medium heat and lightly grease the pan with the remaining coconut oil. When the pan is approximately 350° (if you don’t have a kitchen thermometer you can add a drop of the batter into the pan, if it bubbles the pan is ready) pour the batter in the individual sections of the pan until almost filled. Add the filling to the center of each pancake.
- When the edges of the batter is puffy and dry and the center is bubbling pierce the center with a long toothpick or skewer and flip. The pancakes are ready when both sides are golden brown and they’re firm to the touch.
- Serve with maple syrup, preserves, and/or powdered sugar.
- Enjoy!
The Vegan 8 says
Oh yes, I've definitely heard of these and seen them a ton around the web, but never tried them personally, but anything involving pancakes I would devour! These look so delicious!
Linda Meyer says
These are a family favorite. My mother-in-law bought us our pan like twenty something years ago and it's definitely been loved. 🙂 Thanks, Brandi!
Strength and Sunshine says
I've always wanted one of those pans! This pancake girl must get one and make these!!! AHHH exotic pancake balls of fun 😉 Hahahaha!
Linda Meyer says
You have to get one! You'd love these. 🙂
Lucie says
These look incredible!!! Big fruity balls of deliciousness 🙂 Totally worth all the extra effort
Linda Meyer says
Totally! Thanks, Lucie. 🙂
foodhuntersguide says
I want to have breakfast all over again.
Linda Meyer says
Lol! I know what you mean. 🙂
Natalie Freed says
Are they filled with fresh blueberries? And I love your pan! Is it cast-iron? I can see my kids really digging this too!
Linda Meyer says
Hi Natalie! Yes, fresh blueberries and raspberries. My pan is cast-iron, I love cooking with it. You're kids would love them. It was always a big day for my kids when we made them. 🙂
Sophia @veggies dont bite says
These look so good Linda! I love little things filled with yumminess. My kids would totally dig these!
Linda Meyer says
Thank you! Yes they would, they'd love making and eating them.
Natalie says
I cannot help but crack up every time she says Æbelskivers in that video, oh man such a fun word 😀 This looks like the sort of thing that I would probably totally screw up on the first round but eventually get the hang of and fall in love with <3 Kind of a hybrid of a jelly donut and a pancake! I would probably go with fruity fillings, but all the ideas you mentioned sounds delish...perhaps a nut butter + jam + chocolate chip Æbelskivers?? Okay I'm just being greedy now. I love discovering new foods thought thanks for introducing me to them!
Linda Meyer says
Lol! You're too funny! And you can never be too greedy when it comes to filling an Æbelskivers. Do you know how many times I've copied and pasted that word today-haha!
Christine (Run Plant Based) says
Wow, never seen these but they look so fun and tasty! Thanks!
Linda Meyer says
They are both! Thanks, Christine. 🙂
Letty Flatt says
Love the secret blueberry inside. I just gave my aebleskiver pan away because I never used it. l'll be borrowing it back !
Linda Meyer says
Oh no! Take it back! 🙂
Kristen says
Is it possible to make them using some other sort of pan?
Linda Meyer says
Hi Kristen, I don't think so. The pan needs to be able to sit on a stove top and withstand the 350° temperature. I've never seen another pan that would work for these. Thanks for asking. 🙂
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
Oh my goodness! I really need one of those pans! Can I have mine with fruit and chocolate chips!?!?!?!
Linda Meyer says
Of course you can! Or beer, you could always make a beer batter. Oh......I just got an idea. Thanks, Rachelle!
Jenn S. says
Yum!! I have heard of these, but I don't think I've ever had one before. I've seen those pans before too, and they always look so fun! 🙂 I might put some cherry pie filling in mine! Mmmmm
Linda Meyer says
Oh my God YES! Cherry pie aebelskivers!!!! Those are getting made on Sunday. 🙂
Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says
i have never heard of these before but from what im reading/seeing, i could totally get on board with it..like for breakfast tomorrow 😛
Linda Meyer says
I love introducing new things to my readers. I hope you buy the pan and try them. 🙂
pragatibidkar says
This pan works really well for low fat cooking...i have made many savory things with it but never a sweet pancake ?
Linda Meyer says
Thanks for the idea! I need to use it for more than pancakes.
Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes says
Haha I love your use of gifs! These pancake balls look incredible! I'm sure your tutorial video will turn out amazing the next time!
Linda Meyer says
Thank you, Vanessa! I'm kind of a gif geek. I could look through giphy all day.
SuzLyfe says
I wish I was cool enough to have one of those pans. Unfortunately, I would most like end up storing things in it, like jelly beans.
Linda Meyer says
Hahahaha! That's hysterical. 🙂 You're just the type of person who needs an aebelskiver pan, Susie!
Hedi Hearts says
Never heard of these, but would be very happy for you to come to UK and make these for me! 🙂
Linda Meyer says
Deal! I'd love to visit the UK! 🙂
nicoleanndawson says
Oh, I saw these come across my news feed and was so excited to see them. Now I have a new reason to buy a new kitchen pan.
Linda Meyer says
Yay! You'll love making them, Nicole. 🙂
Uma Srinivas says
I use that pan for our family tradition cooking. But never tried this pancake. Now i got to try 🙂 looks delicious!
Linda Meyer says
That's so cool, Uma. You need to share some of the recipes that you make with that pan. Thank you!
melmcdonald2 says
Æbelskivers are a new one on me. They sound amazing and so customizable. I need some with chocolate in them! My mouth is watering just thinking about it!
Linda Meyer says
They are so good and customizable. A fun weekend treat to be sure.
Gin says
Ha, I LOVE your .gif! 🙂 Never heard of these but they're so cute and sound delish! I totally want these with that chia jam I just made.
Linda Meyer says
Haha! I thought it described my expression perfectly. It would be great with your chia jam! 🙂
Healthier Steps says
I totally love these balls, I have never seen this pan and I want one, I'm already thinking of other great balls I would make with these pan!
Linda Meyer says
Thanks, isn't the pan awesome? I know, I'm planning out some savory balls for the future.
Donna says
Oh wow, I love these! I have never come across them before, but now I NEED one of those pans - my kids would love these for breakfast. I think my husband may have something to say about yet another addition to the kitchen though 🙂
Linda Meyer says
LOL! I understand your husband's concern. I have to store pans in my oven because I don't have room in my cabinets. 😉 But yes, this is a must have. It's for the kids!
Emma Hansen says
I'm a Danish trying-to-be vegan, and let me just say that these look wonderful! We've grown up eating these for Christmas my entire life, so I'm excited that I can now have a vegan version! 🙂
(Btw they're called "Æbleskiver" - "æble" meaning apple and skiver meaning "slices" 🙂 )
Linda Meyer says
Hi Emma! I'm so happy you found our site and our vegan Æbleskiver (thank you for the correction) recipe. 🙂 I've found that almost everything can be made vegan. Let me know if you have any recipe requests.
JoEllen says
Hello! Your wet ingredients list states "3 T. of liquefied coconut oil" and your Instructions state, "(#2) . . . and add on T. of coconut oil and the rest of the wet . . . ." I'm confused about this apparent discrepancy in how much coconut oil to use. Please advise. Thank you for veganizing this Danish recipe 😀
Linda Meyer says
Hi JoEllen! Great question. Add one tablespoon of the melted coconut oil to the batter, along with the vanilla, lemon juice, and almond milk. The rest of the oil is for greasing the pan to prevent sticking. I'll make that more clear on the recipe card. Happy New Year!