Updated on January 28th, 2026
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. For this Valentine’s Day, I want to share my take on a classic Danish dessert: a strawberry shortcake æbleskiver that is served with strawberries and whipped cream.
Outside of Denmark, æbleskiver (also spelled ebelskiver in English-speaking countries) are commonly referred to as Danish pancakes. Æbleskiver are made with similar ingredients to pancakes, but they are made in a special æbleskiver pan that gives them a round shape similar to a popover. This recipe is in 3 parts: the batter, strawberries, and whipped cream. For this recipe, you will need the æbleskiver pan, which you can find at some home stores as well as on Amazon.
Valentine’s Day Strawberry Shortcake Æbleskiver Recipe
5
servings40
minutesIngredients
- Æbleskiver Batter
1 cup of flour
1 1/2 teaspoons of sugar
1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
1/4 teaspoon of salt
2 tablespoons of butter
2 eggs
1 cup of milk
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 tablespoon of butter
- Strawberries
1 pint of strawberries
3 teaspoons of sugar
- Whipped Cream
1 cup of heavy cream
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Directions
- Æbleskiver Batter
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt
- In a separate bowl, melt the 2 tablespoons of butter
- Using the bowl with melted butter and a 3rd bowl, separate the egg yolks and egg whites. The yolks will go in the bowl with the melted butter, while the whites will be in the 3rd bowl
- Add the milk and vanilla extract to the bowl with the butter and yolks and mix well
- Combine the yolk mixture with the dry ingredients in the large bowl and mix the batter until blended
- Whisk the egg whites with an electric mixer until peaks form, then fold them into the batter until there are no more white streaks
- Melt the 1 tablespoon of butter
- Brush the melted butter into each of the wells of the æbleskiver pan
- Heat the pan on medium heat, and once the butter starts to bubble, fill each well with the batter
- Cook the æbleskiver for about 5 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly browned
- Flip the æbleskiver with a skewer or fork and cook the other side until lightly browned for an additional 3-5 minutes
- Once the æbleskiver are done cooking, transfer them to a plate and repeat steps 8-11 for the remaining batter
- Make the strawberries and whipped cream following the directions below
- To assemble, place 3-5 æbleskiver in a small bowl, then top with the strawberries and whipped cream
- Strawberries
- Rinse the strawberries, then chop them into small pieces
- Place the strawberries into a bowl and combine them with the sugar
- Whipped Cream
- In a bowl, combine the heavy cream with the vanilla extract
- Using an electric mixer, whisk the cream until peaks form
Notes
- Depending on the size of the wells of the æbleskiver pan, the number of æbleskiver you will be able to make can vary. With my pan, I was able to make around 25.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can you buy an æbleskiver pan?
While living in the US, I bought my first æbleskiver pan from Amazon, and it was the Lodge Cast Iron pan. However, there are numerous other brands available online and in home stores. When I moved to Denmark, I bought a new pan at a market that was made in Denmark
What does the strawberry shortcake æbleskiver taste like?
On their own, æbleskiver taste like a light and fluffy pancake. The strawberries add a fresh sweetness, while the whipped cream adds a layer of airy and sweet creaminess.
How long do the æbleskiver last?
The æbleskiver last 3-5 days when stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Additionally, you can freeze the æbleskiver for up to 3 months. To reheat them, you can heat them in the oven at 180°C / 350°F for 15-20 minutes.
Can you make the recipe gluten-free?
Yes, you can. I have seen recipes that use oat flour, rice flour, and other gluten-free flours.
What else can you serve æbleskiver with?
In Denmark, æbleskiver are commonly served with powdered sugar and strawberry jam. You can eat æbleskiver with other types of jam, such as raspberry, cherry, or lingonberry, or other fresh fruit and berries. Furthermore, you can have æbleskiver with vanilla ice cream or Greek yogurt and top them with honey, maple syrup, chocolate sauce, or caramel sauce.
This post is part of the Valentine’s Blog collab, where I collaborated with other bloggers on Valentine’s Day-themed posts! Be sure to check out their posts here:
- Day 2: @bamboopanda27 shared a Valentine’s Day Poem
- Day 4: @mybreakingviews shared Things To Do This Valentines for Singles and Couples.
- Day 5: @kellyreportblog shared Valentine’s Day on a Budget
- Day 6: My post! Thank you for reading!
- Day 8: @_myanxiouslife shared Why Bother with Valentine’s Day?
- Day 9: @_itsjustjessie_ shared Gifts (Or Not) On Valentines
- Day 12: @_athenachristy shared Valentine’s Outfit Ideas for Her
- Day 13: @chimmykins shared What My Parents Taught Me About Relationships
Oh wow these sound so delicious! I love anything strawberry, or shortcake so I know I’d enjoy these xo
They are delicious & they would be perfect for you!
Wow, these look sooo yummy! I’ll definitely have to try this recipe sometime! Thanks for sharing!! 💗🍰
Thank you so much! They were delicious!
You’re most welcome! And I bet, they even look delicious! 😄
Thanks for sharing. This looks delicious. It reminds me of the Madeline Cookies. In the United States, biscuits are used for shortbread.
Thank you! They were delicious! The madeline cookies do look similar, but they do have different methods of baking.
They look delicious and easy enough to make too. Thanks for sharing x
They were delicious & you’re welcome!
This looks so yummy, I can’t wait to try it for myself. Thank you for sharing
Thank you! They’re delicious!
These look yummy!
Thank you!
These look so good will have to try them
Thank you! They’re delicious!
Oh my gosh these look super yummy. I will defo be making these myself!
Thank you! They were delicious!
Mmmmmm these look SO good! Not quite as complicated as I had anticipated either so even a novice (and a danger in the kitchen) could probably manage them. Thanks for sharing. xx
Thank you! Haha as long as you have the pan, it really isn’t difficult to make!
Looks delicious – what a beautiful cake.
Thank you so much!
These sound absolutely delicious I have never come across them before but I will need to give them a try!
Thank you & they were delicious!
Love strawberry shortcake. Looks yummy.
Thank you so much! They were!
This looks delicious, I’ll have to make this with my gluten free flour.
That would be great!
These look delicious! 😍 I love making holiday themed treats, so I’ll have to give these a try.
Thank you! They were delicious!
These look delicious! My girlfriend is Danish, so I will have to make these for her sometime. Lovely post! ❤
Thank you so much! That’s so cool & I’m sure she’ll appreciate it!
We have Strawberry Shortcake here is Florida, but your sounds a lot nicer.
Yes the strawberry shortcake there is a lot bigger like an actual cake, but these are nice sized portions haha
Wow this looks SO TASTY, All of my favourite things in one! Yum!
Aw thank you so much!