This is a list of Danish sweets and desserts. The cuisine of Denmark refers to food preparation originating from Denmark or having played a significant part in the history of Danish cuisine. Denmark also shares many dishes and influences with surrounding Nordic countries, such as Sweden, Finland, and Norway.
Characteristics Danish desserts are heavily inspired by other desserts, cultures, and bakers throughout Europe. Specifically, the famous Danish pastry wienerbrød was first developed by Austrian bakers who immigrated to Denmark during a worker's strike. Other European desserts, such as profiteroles and riz à l'impératrice, have inspired the development of Danish desserts.
Frequently used ingredients include butter, sugar, various flours, dried fruit, nuts, chocolate, and different spices. Characterized by its cold climate, Denmark features desserts consisting of fruits that can survive the long, frigid winters, such as apples, redcurrants, cherries, cloudberries, and plums.
Danish desserts
Name Image DescriptionWienerbrød (Danish pastries) Kringle
Kagemand A Danish pastry is a multilayered, laminated sweet pastry; a derivative from the viennoiserie tradition. Types include: Kringle: Pastry flavored with almonds and butter, then rolled into a ring-shape Kagemand: Boy- or girl-shaped cake made from brown-sugar-topped doughSmåkager (Danish cookies) Pebernødder
Vaniljekranse
Kammerjunker
Jødekage A Danish cookie is typically made from butter, flour, and sugar, with additional ingredients when needed. Types include: Pebernødder: a small cookie flavored with cardamom, cinnamon, mace or nutmeg, cloves, and white pepper Vaniljekranse: vanilla butter cookie Kammerjunker: twice-baked butter cookie flavored with cardamom and orange zest Jødekage: sugar cookie topped with egg wash and chopped almonds, sugar, and cinnamon Flødekager Profiterole with a moist cream or custard filling Lagkage Layer cake with alternating layers of cream, sponge cake, or jam Gåsebryst Marzipan-covered cream cake Kransekage Cake made from layers of ring-shaped dough and icing Studenterbrød Thin, dense cake made from leftover pastries. Literally translates to "student bread" due to its cheapness of ingredients Hindbærsnitte Raspberry slice pastry Kaj kage Cake made in the shape of a frog Pålægschokolade Thin chocolate slice Aebleskiver Pancake balls, sometimes filled with jam or covered in powdered sugar Risengrød Rice pudding with cinnamon Risalamande Rice porridge dessert typically topped with fruit jam Citronfromage Lemon mousse dessert typically topped with whipped cream Frugtsalat Salad mixed with various fruits, nuts, chocolate, and marzipan, then topped with vanilla custard Brunsviger Crispy, square cake topped with brown sugar and cream Koldskål Drink made from buttermilk with yogurt, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and eggs
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See also Danish cuisine List of desserts
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