Traditional Norwegian waffle cones filled with whipped cream, a holiday favorite with a hint of cardamom.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs 🥚
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 120 g unsalted butter, melted 🧈
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cardamom 🌿
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for extra crispness)
- Pinch of salt
- Oil for greasing the iron
Instructions
- Beat the eggs and sugar together until light and frothy.
- Stir in the melted butter, vanilla, and cardamom.
- Add flour, cornstarch, and salt; mix into a smooth batter.
- Rest the batter for 30 minutes to relax the gluten.
- Preheat your krumkake iron and lightly grease it.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter onto the iron and close it.
- Cook for 25–30 seconds on each side, or until golden.
- Quickly roll the warm cookie around a wooden cone or handle. Let cool.
- Serve plain or filled with whipped cream, berries, or jam. 🎄🍓
Notes
💡 Pro Tips from Your Norwegian-Loving Chef
- Don’t dawdle! You have just a few seconds to roll them before they stiffen.
- Use a traditional iron if you can — the patterns are half the charm.
- Make it your own: Add a splash of citrus zest, cocoa, or cinnamon.
- Perfect for gifting: Wrap in parchment and tie with ribbon for edible holiday love letters. 💌
🧁 Serving Suggestions
- Stuff with whipped cream & cloudberries (classic!) 🍦
- Pipe in vanilla mousse and drizzle with lingonberry syrup 😍
- Dip edges in melted chocolate & chopped hazelnuts 🍫🌰
- Enjoy plain with coffee or hot gløgg ☕🍷
If you ask me, a krumkake is more than just a cookie — it’s a crispy hug from Norway, rolled into a delicate golden cone. As a chef who fell head over heels for the land of fjords, trolls, and cloudberries, this dessert holds a special place in my heart. 💛❄️
