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    Home » Dessert Recipes » Cookie Recipes

    Krumkake with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

    Lindsay Moe

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    You can make Krumkake, a Scandanavian treat, at home and enjoy as is, or filled with something sweet like vanilla ice cream!

    krumkake filled with vanilla ice cream
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    Welcome to my Scandinavian heritage.

    Growing up in the bluffs of blustery Wisconsin, my Christmases were filled with many delicious, but admittedly bland, Scandinavian treats. There is something so tempting and addicting about these simple confections. Maybe the lack of tooth-aching sweetness makes it seem acceptable to have four or five at a time. Whatever it is, I’m into it and you should be too.

    One such treat is krumkake (pronounced kroom kah kah). While the ingredients are pantry staples, it does require a special iron to bake. I own an electric one passed down through the generations that leaks a mysterious black oil out the back every time I use it (it might be time for a new one). I have also used a stove top version with great success, although it does feel slightly more dangerous. You will also need a cone or rod to shape the finished cookies on, but any heat-proof version of these tools will do.

    several krumkake on a wood cutting board

    The finished cookies are usually kept in an airtight container and enjoyed as-is. I’ve taken the liberty of filling them with vanilla bean ice cream for an over-the-top treat. I also think they would be delightful dipped in dark chocolate or filled with pastry cream.

    It is important to roll the cookies immediately after taking them off the iron or they will harden into a flattened shape. Of course you could also leave them flat and fill them as a sort of sandwich cookie with buttercream, a bit of chocolate, or dulce de leche.

    several krumkake, one filled with vanilla ice cream and an ice cream scooper with a scoop of ice cream in it

    What does your family traditionally make for the holidays?

    Krumkake with vanilla bean ice cream

    Krumkake with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

    Crisp, thin cookie rolls filled with sweet vanilla ice cream.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 179kcal
    Author: Lindsay Moe

    Ingredients

    • 2 large eggs
    • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted and cooled
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour,, plus more as needed
    • Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

    Instructions

    • Preheat krumkake iron. If using a stove-top iron, place over medium heat. Once hot rub both sides lightly with butter.
    • In a medium bowl, beat eggs until light. Slowly add sugar and beat until pale. Slowly add butter and vanilla. Stir in 1 ½ cups flour.
    • Test the batter on the hot iron. Place a scant tablespoon of batter towards the back of the iron and press down. The batter should spread across the entire iron without leaking out the sides. If the batter is too thin, mix in another ¼ cup of flour.
    • Each cookie will cook about 2 minutes per side (no need to flip if you have an electric iron). They should be a light golden brown. Once finished, remove with a thin knife and roll immediately on a wooden spoon handle, rolling pin, or cone. Allow them to cool before removing from the mold. Repeat with remaining batter.
    • To fill cooled cookies, pipe or spoon vanilla bean ice cream or desired filling carefully into the cookie. Eat filled cookies immediately or store plain cookies in an airtight container for up to several weeks.

    Notes

    Adapted from Joy of Cooking
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 26mg | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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    Comments

    1. Paula - bell'alimento says

      December 18, 2013 at 5:17 pm

      Our family always makes sugar cookies but I’m absolutely loving these beauties!

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    2. NADINE BARBER says

      March 25, 2021 at 11:30 pm

      5 stars
      MY AUNT USED TO MAKES THESE FOR FAMILY REUNIONS BUT WOULD A CANNOLI FLAVORED ICE CREAM AND OF COURSE US KIDS WERE POWER FOR THE CHURN!! LOL!!!!!!
      MISS THOSE DAYS

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    Hi, I'm Lindsay! I've been creating easily customizable vegetarian recipes since 2011. I love the outdoors, brownies, and brand new books. I live and work in La Crosse, Wisconsin and founded Wild Flour Media to expand on my love for food photography and videography to my community and beyond.

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