Cardamom Krumkake Recipe - Nordic Ware (2024)

FAQs

Why is my krumkake cracking? ›

If the Krumkake is cooled down too much and then rolled, it will crack and crumble, thus losing its unique identity and food shape.

Pour batter onto hot waffle iron and close it. Cook until golden brown. Cool down and the waffle will instantly become crispy. Serve with a mix of fresh cloudberries and sour cream.

The first cookie may stick a bit, especially if the iron is new. To avoid future sticking, be sure to brush all crumbs from the design grooves and to brush each grid thoroughly with unsalted shortening or Pan Free before using each time. It is not to be greased between each cookie, however.

Krumkake (Norwegian: [ˈkrʊ̀mˌkɑːkə], meaning 'curved cake'; plural krumkaker) is a Norwegian waffle cookie made of flour, butter, eggs, sugar, and cream.

How to Store Krumkake. Store the cooled krumkake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Krumkake batter is thinner than pizzelle batter, which is what allows it to roll so easily, and while krumkake is more versatile when it comes to flavors and fillings, pizelles are more likely to be flavored by directly adding ingredients to the batter.

Krumkake Iron

You may use either a stovetop or an electric iron, depending on your preference. The iron should have two sides imprinted with decorative designs. Electric Iron – The benefits of an electric iron are that you can cook 2 krumkaker at a time.

Before initial use and after subsequent uses, hand wash with warm, soapy water. Brush plates with butter or oil prior to use. Always use oven mitts when handling a hot krumkake iron, as handles will become extremely hot with use. We recommend wearing oven mitts or latex food handling gloves during rolling process.

Krumkake freezes very well, and can keep in the freezer for months. Be sure to let them cool completely before packing and freezing them.

How do you heat a Krumkake iron? ›

To prepare iron for use: Place stove-top iron directly over medium heat on top of stove. Alternately heat both sides of the iron. If using an electric krumkake iron, pre-heat to medium setting. Iron is ready when a drop of water sprinkled inside sizzles.

Krumkake is a Norwegian waffle cookie, like an Italian Pizzelle, made with a flat press that is rolled into a cone shape.

On my Krumkake Iron, I clocked the surface temperature anywhere between 330° Fahrenheit and 360°. My experience was that the hotter the iron was, the better.

Issues with cracking usually derive from the sugar coating, not enough or expired baking powder or baking soda, or the oven temperature isn't hot enough. Solution: Granulated sugar is more effective at drying the surface than powdered sugar.

Most cookies have top crusts that remain relatively soft and flexible as the cookies set during baking. However, if the top surface dries out before the cookie is finished spreading and rising, it hardens, cracks, and pulls apart, producing an attractive crinkly, cracked exterior.

Layering will keep your cookies fresh and safe from cracking. To do this, cut a sheet of parchment paper to the size of your cookie container and place a piece of parchment between each layer until your container is full.

How to Store Krumkake. Store the cooled krumkake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.