Aebleskiver refers to traditional Danish ball pancakes. It is a Danish dessert that resembles doughnut holes, however, it is sweeter and much better. It is traditionally served during the Advent with glogg.

It is cooked in a cast iron Pan like egg poacher. This dessert is often served warm with a dusting of cinnamon, sytrup, jam or icing or powdered sugar.

Aebleskiver is also known as a round dimpled skillet used especially for cooking puffed apple-filled cakes of the same name.

Other definition:

Aebleskiver refers to a Danish pancake that has a round ball-like shape rather than a flattened rounded shape, like a crepe or a traditional flatbread pancake. It is usually serve during Advent and Christmas. The Aebleskiver is made with a Batter that is often mixed with fruit or other fillings and poured into a Pan with individual round indentations that are molded into the pan. It is a cooking utensil designed specifically for making this pancake ball. One half of the pancake bakes and when the bottom half has turned golden brown it is rolled over manually to Bake the other side. Aebleskivers are most often served for breakfast or brunch, but they can also be filled with a savory filling and be served as an appetizer.

Aebleskiver is also known as an Ableskiver, Aebelskiver, Ebleskiver, Danish Ball Pancakes, Krapfchen, Merfeilles, Norwegian Puff Balls, Poffertjes, and Puffers. It is closely related to Poffertjes and Berliner.