Authentic Norwegian Kransekake
A comforting Norwegian dessert built around almonds, egg white and powdered sugar — roughly 65 minutes start to finish, and rated medium to make. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 8 steps.
You'll mainly reach for oven and food processor. At medium difficulty across 8 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Grind almonds in an almond grinder or food processor.
- Mix almonds and powdered sugar together in a large mixing bowl.
- Add three of the egg whites and knead the dough together with your hands until it comes together in a ball.
- Wrap in cling film and leave in the fridge for at least an hour, preferably until the next day.
- Grease the kransekake forms thoroughly and coat with semolina, flour, or bread crumbs.
- Preheat oven to 210°C (410°F) top and bottom heat. Divide the dough into six sections.
- Slowly add the remaining egg white to the dough and knead it until you can roll it into long sausages about as thick as your index finger. Fill the forms with the dough sausages, pinching the ends together to make rings.
- Set the forms on a baking sheet and back in the middle of the oven for about 10 – 12 minutes, until the tops are golden brown.
You'll use: Oven · Food processor · Baking sheet
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Ingredient substitutions
- Lemon
- lime · 1 tbsp white wine vinegar per lemon
What to serve with Authentic Norwegian Kransekake
Tips & common questions
How long does Authentic Norwegian Kransekake take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 8 steps and 6 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of lemon?
Try lime. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Authentic Norwegian Kransekake vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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