Krumkaker (Curled Cakes)

These traditional Norwegian Krumkaker are delicate, crisp lace cookies that melt in your mouth. Made with a simple batter of flour, sugar, sour cream, and egg yolk, they offer a subtle tangy sweetness balanced by bright lemon notes. The thin batter is cooked in a special grooved iron, creating an intricate pattern that holds up perfectly when rolled. Serve them as elegant dessert cones filled with whipped cream or ice cream, or enjoy them plain as a sophisticated snack. Perfect for Christmas buffets, holiday gatherings, or as a charming edible favor for guests.

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 12

Calories: 94.6

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

These traditional Norwegian Krumkaker are delicate, crisp lace cookies that melt in your mouth. Made with a simple batter of flour, sugar, sour cream, and egg yolk, they offer a subtle tangy sweetness balanced by bright lemon notes. The thin batter is cooked in a special grooved iron, creating an intricate pattern that holds up perfectly when rolled. Serve them as elegant dessert cones filled with whipped cream or ice cream, or enjoy them plain as a sophisticated snack. Perfect for Christmas buffets, holiday gatherings, or as a charming edible favor for guests.

Ingredients

1/2 cup Dairy sour cream, whipped
1 ea Egg yolk
2 tablespoon Sugar
1 dr Lemon extract
1/2 cup All-purpose flour

Directions

1
Preheat a krumkake iron according to manufacturer's instructions until hot.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, egg yolk, sugar, and lemon extract until smooth.
3
Stir in the all-purpose flour until just combined and no lumps remain.
4
Place a level teaspoon of batter into the center of the hot, greased iron.
5
Close the lid and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the cookie is golden brown and crisp.
6
Immediately remove the cookie and roll it tightly around the handle of a wooden spoon or a cone mold while still hot and pliable.
7
Let cool completely on a wire rack until firm enough to remove from the spoon.
8
Repeat with remaining batter, greasing the iron lightly between each cookie.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 94.6kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.2g7%
Saturated Fat 1.8g9%
Cholesterol 95.3mg32%
Sodium 7.5mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 11.6g4%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugars 3.5g
Protein 2.7g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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