Danish Aebleskivers aka Pancakes are Christmas specialty. This is a great holiday dessert. They are crispy on the outside and airy in the inside.
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Aebleskiver/ ebleskiver literally means ‘apple slices’ in Danish. But it is not a requirement to have apples in the pancakes. These are very popular in Denmark during Christmas time and are traditionally served as dessert.
The Danish pancake balls are made in a special Aebleskiver pan. They are crispy on the outside, fluffy and airy in the inside. And they taste like a mix of donuts and pancakes.
Batter used to make these vegan aebliskivers is almost like pancake batter. Traditionally apple slices or applesauce are added to the filling. But kids love chocolate, so I added chocolate chips to the pancakes. So once cooked, the chocolate melts and oozes out when cut into it.
This is my vegan version of æbleskiver recipe. They turn out soft and fluffy even without the eggs. The recipe comes together in no time and is perfect to make for breakfast as well.
In India, aebleskiver pan is used to make appam/ paniyaram. My favorite Indian recipes to make in the pan are whole wheat kuzhi paniyaram or these mixed vegetable paniyaram or ragi ponganalu.
Why I love this recipe
- easy to make
- kids love it
- can jazzed up with any mix ups
- 100% plant based and vegan
- perfect for breakfast or dessert
Ingredients
To make these vegan Danish aebleskivers, here is what you need:
- flour – all purpose or whole wheat or whole wheat pastry or a combination of these
- baking powder
- sugar and salt
- non-dairy milk – I love almond, oat or soy milk here
- oil – canola or coconut oil
- egg replacer – ground flaxseed meal would work beautifully
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Whisk well.
In a measuring cup, stir together almond milk, oil and egg replacer mixture.
Stir in the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Heat the aebleskiver pan on medium-high heat. Lightly grease the pan with cooking spray.
Pour about 1 tablespoon batter into each of the cavity and quickly place 2~3 chocolate chips in the center of the batter. Use a spoon or knife to gently push the chocolate chips into the batter.
Cover and cook for 2~3 minutes or until golden on the bottom. Gently flip the aebleskivers using chopsticks or a butter knife and cook the other side for another 2~3 minutes or until golden.
Remove from the pan and keep them warm until ready to serve. Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve these Danish Aebleskivers warm with maple syrup and fruit.
Tips
- Substitute all or part of the all purpose flour with whole-wheat or ww pastry flour.
- If not vegan, use 2 large eggs instead of egg replacer.
- If you don’t have a aebleskiver pan, then here’s an easy trick of using mini cupcake pan by Pankobunny on Youtube.
- Fillings can be customized to your family’s likes. Here are some ideas:
- Nutella
- diced apples
- apple sauce
- dulce de leche
- get as creative as you can get
- Leftover pancakes can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months. Make sure to cool them completely before placing them in a freezer safe bag. To reheat, microwave for about 2~3 minutes.
More delicious international recipes to try
- Bavarian dumplings
- Austrian vegetable strudel
- Savory Kugelhopf
- Creme Caramel
- Russian Honey Cake
- Brazilian Acaraje
- Japchae – Korean noodles
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Vegan Danish Aebleskivers
Ingredients
- ½ cup All purpose flour*
- ½ teaspoon Baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk (or other non-dairy milk)
- 3 tablespoons Canola Oil or melted Coconut Oil
- 2 tablespoons Egg replacer powder whisked in 6 tablespoons of water*
- As needed Dark or Semisweet Chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Whisk well.
- In a measuring cup, stir together almond milk, oil and egg replacer mixture.
- Stir in the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Heat the aebleskiver pan on medium-high heat. Lightly grease the pan with cooking spray.
- Pour about 1 tablespoon batter into each of the cavity and quickly place 2~3 chocolate chips in the center of the batter. Use a spoon or knife to gently push the chocolate chips into the batter. Cover and cook for 2~3 minutes or until golden on the bottom. Gently flip the aebleskivers using chopsticks or a butter knife and cook the other side for another 2~3 minutes or until golden.
- Remove from the pan and keep them warm until ready to serve. Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve warm with maple syrup and fruit.
Notes
- Substitute all or part of the all purpose flour with whole-wheat or ww pastry flour.
- If not vegan, use 2 large eggs instead of egg replacer.
- If you don’t have a aebleskiver pan, then here’s an easy trick of using mini cupcake pan by Pankobunny on Youtube.
- Fillings can be customized to your family’s likes. Here are some ideas:
- Nutella
- diced apples
- apple sauce
- dulce de leche
- get as creative as you can get
- Leftover pancakes can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months. Make sure to cool them completely before placing them in a freezer safe bag. To reheat, microwave for about 2~3 minutes.
Vaishali
Very interesting version of pancakes and specialty when they are stuffed with chocolate . Lovely clicks , the first click looks gorgeous .
Usha
I like the addition of chocolate chips. The lighting on the second pictures near the window is amazing.
harini
Same pinch! I made these too for this theme. Interesting idea to have a chocolate chip inside the aebelskiver.
Renu
Wow they look so so tempting………Just want to grab one from the pic and eat it right away………and yes the addition of chocolate chips makes it interesting.
Sowmya
That looks stunning Pavani. Love how you used our traditional appam pan to make these. Bookmarking!
Gayathri Kumar
Filling the pancakes with chocolate is an amazing idea. They look so good. Want to grab one off screen..
Bhawana
I am loving baking items on your blog. awesome breads bakes you have tried fom different cusines. Loved this danish bun…. just want to grab this plate.
sapana
I love the chocolate peeking from the center of ableskivers. They look so tempting Pavano.
Priya Suresh
How puffy and cute those aebleskivers looks, they just prefect to enjoy for a sunday brunch or breakfast, just drooling here.
Priya Srinivasan
That looks fab pavani!! love how big and fluffy they are!!! want to gobble few from your pics!!!
Jyoti Babel
Such cute looking balls. I think I should also try these. it will make for a great tiffin snack for the little one.
Srivalli
These Aebleskivers are looking so sinful Pavani love your setup! enjoyed your treats this week!
Sushma Pinjala
Wow they looks so puffy and delicious. Yummy
Manjula Bharath
Aebleskivers are looks so delicious pavani.. I even add some berry filling to mine. They look so perfect and wonderfully captured !!
Srividhya Gopalakrishnan
Was reading about them yesterday and I liked your idea of making it vegan and needless to say about the idea of adding chocolate chips.
Chef Mireille
love that photo by the winter – this makes a great day after Christmas breakfast for sure!
Stephanie
I look forward to try to make vegan æbleskiver. However, I need to say that as a Dane – we do NOT eat them with any of those toppings above.. You dip them in marmelade (usually strawberry or raspberry) and then dip them in powdered sugar – that’s it. Maple syrup is not as common in Denmark as in the US.