RecipesNorwayKrumkake with Cloudberry Cream

Krumkake with Cloudberry Cream

Thin, crisp, cone-shaped Norwegian waffle cookies, traditionally served during holidays and special occasions, filled with a sweet cloudberry cream.

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Servings12
DifficultyMedium
Krumkake with Cloudberry Cream - Norway traditional dish

🧂 Ingredients

  • 1 cup Butter(softened)
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Cardamom(ground)
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup Cloudberry jam or preserves

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1

    Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

  2. 2

    Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.

  3. 3

    In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and cardamom.

  4. 4

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. The batter should be thin.

  5. 5

    Heat a krumkake iron or a thin waffle iron over medium heat. Lightly grease if necessary.

    💡 Tip: A special krumkake iron is ideal, but a thin waffle iron can be used.
  6. 6

    Pour about 2-3 tablespoons of batter onto the hot iron and spread thinly. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown.

  7. 7

    Immediately remove the cooked krumkake from the iron using a spatula. Quickly roll it around a wooden cone or dowel to form a cone shape. Hold for a few seconds until it sets.

    💡 Tip: Work quickly as the krumkake hardens as it cools.
  8. 8

    Place the formed cones on a wire rack to cool completely.

  9. 9

    For the cloudberry cream: Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the cloudberry jam.

    💡 Tip: Do not overmix after adding the jam to maintain streaks of color.
  10. 10

    Fill the cooled krumkake cones with the cloudberry cream just before serving.

💡 Pro Tips

  • Ensure your krumkake iron is well-heated before cooking the first cookie.
  • If you don't have a cone form, you can roll the cookies into a cigar shape or leave them flat.
  • Store cooled, unfilled krumkake in an airtight container at room temperature.

🔄 Variations

  • Fill with whipped cream and fresh berries instead of cloudberry cream.
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg to the cookie batter.
  • Drizzle with melted chocolate after filling.

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