Aebleskiver Danish Pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons (40g) sugar
• 1 teaspoon (5g) baking powder
• ½ teaspoon (1g) nutmeg (or cinnamon)
• ½ teaspoon (1g) grated orange zest ((optional))
• 2 large eggs
• ¾ cup (180ml) whole milk
• ½ teaspoon (3ml) vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons (42g) melted butter
• ½ cup (15g) Nutella ((or more to taste))

Steps

1. 1

   Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl: flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and grated orange zest. Set aside.

2. 2

   Whisk the egg for about a minute, then gradually whisk in the milk and vanilla until thoroughly combined.

3. 3

   Pour the liquid mixture with dry ingredients, a little at a time. Mix until thoroughly combined.

4. 4

   Finally, add melted butter and fold in. It will be a little runny, but that’s okay.

5. 5

   Heat aebleskiver or fry pan on medium heat, add about ½ teaspoon or more of oil, and brush the wells with the oil.

6. 6

   Make sure the pan is hot enough before adding the batter. Fill the wells about ½ full. Then quickly add about ¾ teaspoon of Nutella over the batter in each hole.

7. 7

   Add more pancake mixture over the Nutella, filling each hole.

8. 8

   Cook for 1-2 minutes until the bottom is golden brown. You should see the batter bubble, then gently push to the side of the pan and quickly flip them using two chopsticks or a fork. Continue cooking on the other side until golden brown.

9. 9

   Repeat this process until all the batter is finished.

10. 10

    Let them cool slightly, dust with confectioner’s sugar, and serve.