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.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

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)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cardamom.

Step 2

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Dust the fritters with powdered sugar before serving. Serve warm with fruit preserves or jam on the side, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1015.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2338.3

Total Fat 89.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 512.0mg	0%
Sodium 2704.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 335.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g	0%
Total Sugars 122.0g
Protein 51.0g	0%

Vitamin D 302.0IU	0%
Calcium 605.3mg	0%
Iron 14.0mg	0%
Potassium 1060.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.2%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 57.2%