The poffertjes pan is a familiar sight in the Netherlands. Time to get creative. What else can you do with the poffertjes pan? Traditionally, poffertjes, as we know them, are eaten with powdered sugar and a knob of butter. Looking for a variation on poffertjes and curious about other uses for the poffertjes pan? We've gathered some inspiration for you.

Topping pancakes

Sweet or savory, you can top the poffertjes with anything. You can also fill them with caramel, chocolate, bacon, apple, or whatever you like while baking. You can fill the poffertjes by folding a small piping bag out of parchment paper.

Takoyaki & Æbleskiver

Admittedly, this is a bit of a cheat. The Takoyaki pan and Æbleskiver pan have larger cutouts. Takoyaki is a typical savory Japanese dish made from octopus. Æbleskiver is of Danish origin and is primarily sweet. It's no secret that the Danes have a wide range of sweet pastries. Æbleskiver is one of them.

Did you know...?

Æbleskiver literally means "apple slices," although they don't always contain apple. They are traditionally baked in a cast-iron Æbleskiver pan with seven holes. They are usually filled with things like marzipan, nougat, apple compote, chocolate, salted caramel, or jam. They are also served with powdered sugar, jam, marmalade, or cherry sauce.

Khanom Krok & Unniyappam

These Thai and Indian "pancakes" are more like the poffertjes we know today. Khanom Krok is a traditional Thai dessert and is also called coconut pancakes. Unnuyappam is a sweet dish made with rice, banana, coconut, and spices, among other things.

Breakfast, dessert or as a snack

As you can see, there are so many possibilities with poffertjes. Serve them as a small snack, as mini pancakes for breakfast, or as a savory snack.