WHAT ARE THESE SPHERES
Musings..
In some ways, they're simply pancakes cooked in a spherical shape using a special aebleskiver pan. But there's something about them that's just not matched by any other pancake or donut. Perhaps it's partly in the preparation and anticipation - maybe in the cooking method there's a Danish special touch that goes all the way through to the flavour. It's a taste that's likely to remain with you forever from the very first taste of an Aebleskiver.
The aebleskiver is a Danish delight that reaches well beyond this small nation's borders. It's worth experiencing them and learning how to add a special sociable snack or meal to your repertoire of culinary capabilities.
The warm mound of donuts created and served with icing sugar dusted atop and dripping with raspberry sauce is mouth-watering as a centrepiece to a dining table, and draws the family or guests together to participate in turning the mound into an empty plate.
Usually there's a gathering before they're served to watch their preparation - it's like a spectator sport - and one or two will no doubt wish to try their hand at making and turning the mixture to create the donut spheres.
Acquire an aebleskiver pan, learn the technique (watch our video), and have great fun demonstrating, creating and consuming the delightful Danish Donuts.
