Krumkake
Norwegian Christmas wafers, pressed thin in an iron, rolled while hot and scented with cardamom.
- Time1 hr
- LevelHard
- Costabout £0.07 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Whisk the eggs and sugar for 2 minutes until thick. Beat in the butter, milk, cardamom and vanilla, then whisk in the flour until smooth. Rest for 15 minutes.
15 min - 2
Heat a krumkake iron (or a pizzelle iron) and grease it lightly the first time only.
- 3
Place one level tablespoon of batter in the centre of the iron. Close and cook for 30 to 45 seconds, until pale golden.
0 min 45 s - 4
Lift out with a palette knife and wrap straight round a wooden cone or a rolled card tube. Hold the seam for 10 seconds until it sets. You must be quick.
- 5
Slide off and cool on a rack. Repeat with the rest, stirring the batter now and then.
- 6
Fill with whipped cream and berries to serve, or eat plain. Keep in an airtight tin for a week.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
