Danish Fritters
Delight your taste buds with these irresistibly golden Danish Fritters, a classic Scandinavian treat that combines fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth texture with a hint of warm cardamom spice. Made with a simple batter of buttermilk, eggs, and flour, these fritters are cooked to perfection in a traditional Æbleskiver pan, forming light, airy spheres with a delicate crispness. The secret to their signature shape lies in a clever flipping technique that yields perfectly round, evenly cooked bites. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar and served warm, these fritters are even more indulgent when paired with your favorite fruit preserves or jam. Perfect for brunch, a cozy snack, or dessert, this recipe is a must-try for anyone craving an authentic taste of Denmark.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cardamom
- 1.75 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil or additional melted butter (for greasing the pan)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for garnish)
- 0.5 cups fruit preserves or jam (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cardamom.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined. The batter should be slightly lumpy; do not overmix.
Preheat an Æbleskiver pan over medium heat and grease each cavity with a small amount of neutral oil or melted butter using a pastry brush or paper towel.
Fill each cavity about 3/4 of the way full with batter. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until the edges start to set, and the bottoms are golden brown.
Using a skewer, chopstick, or knitting needle, gently turn each fritter halfway to form a ball, allowing the uncooked batter to flow out. Cook for another 1-2 minutes and continue rotating until the fritters are fully cooked through and evenly golden all around.
Remove the fritters from the pan and keep them warm under a clean kitchen towel while repeating with the remaining batter, greasing the pan between batches as needed.
Dust the fritters with powdered sugar before serving. Serve warm with fruit preserves or jam on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2338 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.1 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.3 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 512 mg | 171% | |
| Sodium | 2704 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 335.5 g | 122% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 122.0 g | ||
| Protein | 51.0 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.6 mcg | 38% | |
| Calcium | 605 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 1061 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
