Aebleskiver Danish Pancakes

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs, separated
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, flour, milk, sugar, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
2. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter.
3. Heat a large nonstick skillet or aebleskiver pan over medium heat. Grease the indentations with butter.
4. Pour the batter into the indentations, filling each about halfway full. Cook for 3 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Flip the pancakes with a skewer or fork and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
5. Serve the pancakes warm with a sprinkle of sugar, a dollop of raspberry jam, or your favorite topping.

Interesting Facts

• Aebleskiver Danish pancakes originated in Denmark in the 1700s.
• Aebleskiver is the Danish word for “apple slices”, which is how the pancakes look when cooked.
• The pancakes are traditionally served during Christmas and other special occasions.