Norwegian Pancakes are light and airy, delicious pancakes. They’re served rolled up (usually in a set of three), and they’re topped with jam.
If you’ve never tried Norwegian pancakes, then you should know that they’re not like the traditional stack of buttermilk pancakes that you’re used to. A traditional pancake is usually thick and fluffy. Norwegian pancakes are very thin, delicate pancakes.
Ingredients needed:
- eggs
- all purpose flour
- salt
- milk
- butter
- jam, for serving
How to make Norwegian Pancakes:
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Beat three eggs together. Whisk in flour and salt. Stir in melted butter. And then whisk in milk. That makes the batter you need for making Norwegian Pancakes.
Heat a small skillet and melt a little bit of butter inside of it. Add 1/4 cup of the pancake batter, and swirl the pan to have it coat the bottom of the pan and make an even, round pancake. Flip it when the top seems set. It should be golden brown on both sides. Repeat with all of the batter. If you don’t care so much about getting nice, round pancakes, then you can cook them on a griddle instead.
Stack the pancakes on a plate. Unlike traditional pancakes, Norwegian Pancakes are rolled up. This recipe makes three servings. Each serving is three rolled pancakes.
To serve, place 3 rolled pancakes onto a plate. You have some options for toppings. You can certainly drizzle warm maple syrup on top. But they are traditionally topped with either lingonberry or strawberry jam and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
These are such delicious breakfast pancakes. They’re the kind of specialty pancake that you’ll find at a really good breakfast place or pancake house. They will be called either Norwegian Pancakes or Swedish Pancakes. They’re pretty much the same thing.
Toppings for Norwegian Pancakes:
If you want to get creative, you can spread Norwegian Pancakes with Nutella, roll them up, spray some whipped cream on top and add sliced bananas. They’d also be good stuffed with sautéed apples and cinnamon or strawberries and cream.
This forkful of rolled pancake gives you an idea of how thin the pancakes are. Norwegian pancakes can be compared to crepes. They’re made in a similar way and have a similar consistency. The unique method of rolling them up to serve is what makes these pancakes special. Try this recipe for a weekend breakfast. They’re so delicious. Enjoy!
Norwegian Pancakes
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1½ cups milk
- additional butter for frying the pancakes
- jam, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs well. Whisk in the flour and salt- the mixture will be thick. Add in the melted butter. Gradually whisk in the milk until the batter is smooth.
- In a hot nonstick skillet, fry ¼ cup of batter at a time in a little bit of butter. If shape is not a concern, fry several at a time on a large griddle. Flip when the top appears to be set.
- To serve, roll with a fork and top with lingonberries, strawberry jam or syrup.
Notes
- *You can use maple syrup, but the fruit topping on these is much better- I suggest Lingonberry jam (if you can find it) or strawberry jam and a little powdered sugar.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
These were so easy to make . My whole family thought these were crepes but I think they were lighter than crepes. I am going to make them again.
Glad to hear!
being a norwegian and having eaten many pancakes on my time, I would just like to say.ANYTHING GOES ON A CREPE. I always fry up bacon until crisp. Then, I use raspberry ham. Both bacon an raspberry ham adds to the pancakes a most delicious combination. And by the way, I woul try your recipe with 4 rather than 3 eggs.
Thanks so much for the tips!
Do you think it would be okay to sub in the AP flour with oat flour?
I don’t think those are equal subs for each other… I don’t really know much about oat flour so I can’t recommend.
These are very similar to the pancakes we have here in South Africa. We enjoy them with cinnamon-sugar and a little lemon juice (sprinkle over before you roll them)! Do try them like that! It is amazing! Another favourite is caramel and banana! You can even add a dollop of whipped cream for even more indulgence!
Thank you for posting this recipe, I look forward to trying them. Question: there is a “gourmet” breakfast chain called the Original Pancake House and, I’m wondering if you have one near you? If so, do you know whether their 49’ers (they also call them flapjacks) are the same as Norwegian pancakes? I love their 49’ers and always wondered how to make them..
Hmmm, I have no idea! I’ve been to an OPH, but I’ve not had what you mentioned.
Oh my goodness!
We l-o-v-e OPH “49ers” !!!
I doubt if this is the same recipe though.
These do not look gooey & sticky like the restaurant serves.
Equally delicious though I’m sure!
We will try them this weekend. Usually on Sunday we make any type of pancakes!!
Thanks for recipe.
Had this pancake growing up and still love it today.
I am both…Swedish and Norwegian. I LOVE finding traditional recipes from my heritage! I WILL be making these.
Thanks for making me remember the taste of my childhood in Denmark:)
These look like a delicious compromise between American pancakes and crepes.
Thanks for the recipe!
These pancakes are the perfect canvas for all kinds of fillings and toppings. Great inspiration!