This Whipped Cream Krumkake is a classic Scandinavian holiday treat—crispy, delicate, lightly spiced, and rolled into beautiful cone shapes. Our northeast Iowa town celebrates its rich Norwegian heritage every year during Nordic Fest, where krumkake is king! These elegant cookies fill store windows during festive demos and appear at nearly every family gathering. Serve them plain or filled with sweetened whipped cream for a traditional, irresistible holiday dessert.

The perfect blend of nostalgia, celebration, and irresistible flavor.

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Why You’ll Love This Whipped Cream Krumkake

• Crispy, light, and delicately flavored
• A traditional Scandinavian dessert perfect for holidays
• Uses simple pantry ingredients
• Great for gifting, gatherings, and cookie trays
• Optional whipped-cream filling makes it extra special
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Prep: 20 minutes + chilling

Bake: 20 minutes

Makes: About 3 dozen

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Ingredients

• 3 large eggs, room temperature

• 1 cup sugar

• ½ cup sweet butter, melted

• ½ cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

• ½ tsp nutmeg

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour

• Sweet butter for brushing krumkake plates

• Sweetened whipped cream, optional

How to Make Whipped Cream Krumkake

1. Make the Batter

Beat eggs in a bowl until very light. Gradually add sugar, beating to blend. Slowly mix in melted butter, whipped cream, and nutmeg. Add the flour and mix until combined.

Dough will resemble cookie dough. Chill thoroughly.

2. Prepare the Krumkake Iron

Preheat the krumkake plates over medium heat for 10 minutes, or until a drop of water dances when it hits the surface. Brush plates lightly with sweet butter.

Place 1 tablespoon dough in the center of the lower plate, close the iron, and press handles together. Trim excess dough with a table knife.

3. Bake the Krumkake

Bake for 30 seconds, flip the iron, and bake another 30 seconds.

Remove carefully and immediately roll over a cone-shaped form.

Place seam side down on parchment to cool fully. Remove form once set.

4. Fill & Serve

Fill cooled cones with sweetened whipped cream if desired.

Serve immediately for the crispiest texture.

Storage + Make-Ahead Tips

• Store unfilled krumkake in an airtight container up to 5 days
• Do not fill until serving—cream softens the shell
• Freeze plain krumkake cones up to 2 months
• Re-crisp in a warm oven (250°F) for 3–4 minutes if needed

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Nutrition (Per 1 Krumkake)

81 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated), 26mg cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (6g sugar), 0g fiber, 1g protein.

Recipe Notes

• Dough Texture:
  The batter should be thick—more like cookie dough than pancake batter. If it feels too soft, chill it longer.
• Chilling Is Key:
  A cold dough prevents spreading and helps create clean, crisp patterns on the krumkake plates.
• Heat Control:
  Medium heat works best. Too hot and they brown too quickly; too low and they won’t crisp.
• Use a Light Touch With Butter:
  Brush or dab the iron lightly; too much butter makes the krumkake greasy and patchy.
• Work Quickly When Rolling:
  Krumkake becomes firm fast. Roll immediately off the iron for perfect cones.
• Prevent Sogginess:
  Only fill with whipped cream right before serving. Filled krumkake soften within minutes.
• Flavor Variations:
  Add cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla, orange zest, or almond extract for different holiday twists.

What to Serve With Whipped Cream Krumkake

Pair your Whipped Cream Krumkake with:

• Hot chocolate or peppermint mocha
• Mulled wine or warm spiced cider
• Coffee or espresso (perfect for dipping!)
• A platter of holiday cookies or Scandinavian desserts
• Fresh berries or berry compote
• A scoop of vanilla ice cream or egg nog ice cream
• A festive Christmas brunch or dessert table

Krumkake is also beautiful on charcuterie-style sweet boards with chocolate, nuts, and fruits.

Enjoy

Enjoy these delicate, crispy, beautifully patterned Whipped Cream Krumkake fresh from the iron or filled with clouds of whipped cream. Each bite brings together tradition, warmth, and holiday joy. Perfect for family gatherings, festive celebrations, and creating memories with the people you love.

Serve immediately, savor slowly — and enjoy every golden, melt-in-your-mouth moment!