Norwegian Krumkake
A fuss-free Norwegian dessert built around egg, sugar and butter — roughly 65 minutes start to finish, and rated medium to make. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 8 steps.
You'll mainly reach for oven and whisk. At medium difficulty across 8 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
Shopping list (1)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
🔁 Unit converter
How to make it
- Whisk the egg and sugar until the mixture thickens.
- Melt the butter and let it cool slightly, then add the butter to the egg mixture.
- Mix in spices and then slowly add the flour while stirring to avoid lumps.
- Let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes. This improves the texture of the krumkaker.
- Spoon about one heaping tablespoon of batter onto iron and bake. If the batter is too thick, add some water to it.
- While still hot, shape the krumkake with a wooden krumkake roller or over a cup (if using a cup, make them a bit thicker).
- The krumkaker harden quickly, so you can just let them sit on the roller/cup until the next krumkake is ready to be shaped.
- After completely cooled, store the krumkaker in a metal or glass tin lined with paper towels at the bottom. You can also freeze them!
You'll use: Oven · Whisk
Watch how it's made
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Ingredient substitutions
- Butter
- olive oil (¾ the amount) · coconut oil · margarine
What to serve with Norwegian Krumkake
Tips & common questions
How long does Norwegian Krumkake take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 8 steps and 8 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of butter?
Try olive oil (¾ the amount). 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 Norwegian Krumkake 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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