What's An Aebleskiver And How Do I Make Them
What's an Aebleskiver?
What's an Aebleskiver?
Danish aebleskiver (sometimes called "ebleskiver") are one of the few pastries that you can make on the stovetopthat doesn't require bakingand that you don't have to fry. They are made with a simple batter, are often filled, and usually dusted with sugar. They are easy to make and the varieties are endless.
They can be filled with both sweet and savory fillings. While sweet fillings are most often fruit or jam, marshmallow cream, cream cheese, pastry filings, and whipped cream can be used. Savory fillings include meats like sausage or bacon and cheese.
An Aebleskiver Pan Makes it Easy!
It requires a specialty pan to make aebleskiver, one with half-round cavities to accommodate the pastries. Batter is spooned into these cavities, and when cooked on one side, they are turned with toothpicks or a skewer to cook on the other side. We'll tell you how below.
You can use either a cast iron or aluminum aebleskiver pan. Aebleskiver require pans must hold their heat well to cook properly and cast iron is perfect. Cast iron does have to be seasoned and kept dry to keep from rusting.
The cast aluminum aebleskiver pans that we have tested for our store are still heavy enough to hold heat and cook properly but are easier to care for than cast iron pans. Aluminum pans can be purchased with tough, nonstick surfaces to make cooking your aebleskivers easy.
You can choose either type of pan and it will work well. A cook that works often with cast iron, appreciates it, and knows how to care for cast iron, will be happiest with a cast iron pan. A more casual cook might appreciate the carefree qualities and attractive good looks of an aluminum pan.
How to Make Aebleskiver
A holiday in Denmark often begins with a breakfast of these puffy little pastries. Traditionally, they are made with an apple filling or served with applesauce (hence their name). Like other great pastries, wonderful variations have evolved. You'll love aebleskiver with jam fillings and cream cheese fillings.
Grease your aebleskiver pan with a spray dispenser or with butter. (Spray your pan again as needed or put a dab of butter in each cavity occasionally.) Heat the pan over medium heat. When hot, fill each cup one-third full with batter. Add a small amount of filling to each. Cover with an additional one-third batter. A larger cookie scoop works well to cleanly drop the batter into the cups.
Cook your aebleskiver for one to one and one-half minutes and then turn them with a toothpick or skewer. Cook the other side for another minute or until they are done. Place your aebleskiver on a plate and sprinkle them with powdered sugar. Serve them while they are hot.
What do I fill my aebleskivers with?
Almost anything. Fill your aebleskivers with jam or jelly, whipped cream, pastry, cream, applesauce, and much more. Some people fill their aebleskivers with savoring fillings like bacon and cheese or pepperoni, cheese, and marinara. One of our favorites is a corn bread aebleskiver (made with a mix) with a cube of melted cheddar cheese in the center and served with raspberry jalapeo jam. The cornbread and cheese is a great combination and jam packs a little heat.
If you would like to fill your aebleskiver with pastry cream, whipped cream, or marshmallow cream, do it after they are cooked. Fill a pastry bag or decorator set with your cream filling. Use a star tip or long tip to inject filling into the center of your aebleskiver. You'll be able to feel the aebleskiver puff as they fill.
by: Dennis Weaver
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