Krumkake
A traditional Norwegian wafer cookie, light and crispy with a delicate buttery flavor. These decorative cookies are cooked on a special iron and rolled into cones while still hot, perfect for filling with cream or enjoying on their own.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 50 min
- Serves
- 6
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 401 kcal
Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
- 2 pcslarge egg
- 0.75 cupgranulated sugar
- 113 gunsalted butter, melted
- 120 mlheavy cream
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 1 cupall-purpose flour
- 0.5 tspground cardamom(optional)
Equipment
krumkake roller · krumkake iron · spatula · wire rack · mixing bowl · whisk
The method
Step by step
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
About 3 min
- 2
Gently stir in the melted butter, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until just combined.
About 2 min
- 3
Add the all-purpose flour and optional ground cardamom to the wet ingredients.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Sifting the flour can help prevent lumps for a smoother batter.
- 4
Whisk everything together until the batter is smooth and has the consistency of thin pancake batter.
About 3 min
- 5
Preheat a krumkake iron over medium heat on your stovetop, or follow the manufacturer's instructions for an electric model.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: The iron is ready when a drop of water sizzles and evaporates immediately.
- 6
Drop about a tablespoon of batter onto the center of the hot iron, then gently close the lid.
About 1 min
- 7
Cook for about 30-60 seconds, or until the cookie is a light golden brown. You may need to flip the iron if it's a stovetop model.
About 20 min
Cook’s note: Cooking time will vary depending on your iron and heat source, so cook the first one as a test.
- 8
Working quickly, open the iron, lift the hot cookie with a thin spatula, and immediately roll it around a krumkake cone or the handle of a wooden spoon.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: The cookies are very pliable when hot but harden in seconds, so you must roll them immediately.
- 9
Hold the rolled cookie on the form for a few seconds to set its shape, then slide it off onto a wire rack to cool completely.
About 2 min
- 10
Repeat the process with the remaining batter, greasing the iron occasionally if needed.
About 2 min
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 401kcal
- Protein
- 4.8g
- Carbs
- 41.2g
- Fat
- 24.7g
- Fibre
- 0.6g
- Sugar
- 25.9g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them crisp.