Krumkake

 ( Norwegian Desserts ) 

Krumkake (; meaning 'curved cake'; : krumkaker) is a Norwegian cookieAase Strømstad: Mat på norsk. Tradisjonsrike retter fra hele landet, Aschehoug forlag 1985, side 98, made of flour, butter, eggs, sugar, and cream. Krumkaker av byggmel - på matoppskrift.no

A special decorative two-sided iron griddle similar to a waffle iron is traditionally used to bake the thin round cakes, similar to Italian cuisine pizzelle and cannoli. Older irons are used over the stove, but modern electric irons offer the convenience of nonstick surfaces, automatic timing, and multiple cakes per batch. While hot, the krumkaker are rolled into small cones around a wooden or plastic cone form. Krumkaker can be eaten plain or filled with whipped cream (often multekrem) or other fillings.

These biscuits are popular not only in Norway but due to contributions of Norwegian immigrants and their descendants they are found in the cuisines of New England and the American Midwest. Krumkaker are traditionally made in preparation for Christmas, along with other cookies of Nordic origin including sandbakelse and rosettes. They offer a sweet dessert after the traditional Christmas dinner.

In Germany, the cookies are commonly filled with sweet stuffings. They are also used as a type of ice cream cone.

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• List of Norwegian desserts