Nutella Filled Ebelskivers
As I’ve mentioned several times before, Eric and I always enjoy our Saturday morning trips to the farmers market. One of our favorite vendors is a couple that makes ebelskivers with different fillings. We usually get a box of six, three each of two different varieties. Our favorite ones, by far, are the ones filled with Nutella. I found myself wishing I could make them at home, so I wouldn’t have to wait until Saturday to get my fix. When my sister asked me what I wanted for my birthday, I quickly told her I would love to have an ebelskiver pan. Being the awesome sister that she is, that’s exactly what she got me.
Ebeleskivers (or aebleskivers) are a Danish treat (basically a puffed pancake) that can be filled with almost any savory or sweet ingredient. They cook quickly and make enough to feed a crowd. You can make several varieties at once, which is an easy way to please everyone and help the indecisive ones who can’t decide between something savory or something sweet. The taste is every bit as delicious as you can imagine. Their soft, fluffy, pancake-like exterior gives way to a warm chocolate interior. Depending on what you use to fill them, the ebelskivers can have contrasting textures and flavors. I can’t wait to try more varieties (apple, pumpkin, bacon and cheese).
Ebleskivers are made by pouring a small amount of batter into the pan and then topping that with the desired filling. A little more batter is then added, and the ebelskivers are turned when starting to brown on one side. Traditionally, knitting needles are used to turn them. However, any wood, plastic or heat-resistant nylon utensil can be used. I actually used chopsticks to turn mine, so use whatever works for you. Once the other side is browned, you’re left with a spherical pancake that is portable and doesn’t even need syrup.
Nutella Filled Ebelskivers
Ingredients:
3 eggs, separated
2 cups buttermilk
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons melted butter, plus more for cooking
1/3 cup Nutella
powdered sugar, for dusting
Directions:
-Place egg whites in a small bowl. Using a hand mixer, beat until stiff and set aside.
-In a medium bowl, beat together egg yolks and buttermilk.
-Sift together dry ingredients and add to buttermilk mixture. Stir in melted butter and stir until smooth.
-Gently fold in egg whites.
-Place pan over medium heat and lightly brush with melted butter.
-Once pan is hot, add about a tablespoon of batter to each cup. On top of batter, add 1/2 teaspoon of Nutella, then top with scant tablespoon of batter.
-Cook for about one and a half minutes, or until batter is bubbling around edges.
-Turn and continue to cook a minute or so longer, until evenly browned.
-Remove and immediately dust with powdered sugar. Serve immediately.
Makes 32 ebelskivers
Heavily adapted from: Æbleskiver and More: A Sampling of Danish Recipes
how could anything be bad when it is filled with nutella?
I have actually never had an ebelskiver! I have been ::this close:: to buying the pan more than once, but just couldn't justify it. These look SO GOOD though!
Lauren, I totally agree! 🙂
Melissa, this one is similar to the one at Williams-Sonoma. It's from Amazon, though, and much cheaper. It's still made by Nordic Ware and seems to be very high quality. It just has a different handle than the one at WS.
Wow, look at those delicious Nutella centers!! I bet these totally rocked- they certainly look amazing!!!
I've never even heard of ebelskiver. Can't wait to try these!
These look absolutely tempting! Fantastic recipe!
I have never even heard of this before, but they look sooo yummy! If you want to make them again, I hear December 17 is a good day 😉 Haha!
These look SO delicious! I've always wanted an ebelskiver pan, but I just couldn't justify it. These make me want to get one again.
They are delicious. Thanks Courtney! Jackie and I made some tonight.
Thanks! I’m glad you guys liked them and that Jackie likes her “going back to school” gift. 🙂
Swoon! Aren’t ebelskivers so much fun to make! And then when they’re filled with Nutella…Swoon!
They are! The pan I use to make them might be the best cooking gadget I’ve ever received. I’ve made savory ones, too, but the Nutella ones are still my favorite. 🙂
Although I’m danish I have never heard of æbleskiver having nutella in them,
we always just make them traditionally (with apples) or plain with frosting sugar and jam on the side.
But this sounds way more delicious though! 😀
Hi Courtney…just found your website via Annie’s Eats and I love it! I saw your recipe for Ebelskivers and just ordered the pan from Amazon. I’m going to 1st try the Nutella version but was wondering what other fillings you used and ingredients? I’d love to try a pumpkin version.
Ooh, a pumpkin version would be great! I haven’t tried that but need to soon. You can use fruit preserves or apple or pumpkin butter. I also like a savory one with bacon, shredded cheddar and green onions.