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List of Danish desserts

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Glazed Kanelsnegl,a Danish cinnamon roll

This is a list of Danish sweets and desserts. The cuisine of Denmark refers to food preparation originating from Denmark or having a played a great historic part in Danish cuisine. Denmark also shares many dishes and influences with surrounding Scandinavian countries, such as Sweden, Finland, and Norway.


Danish desserts

Name Image Description
Wienerbrød (Danish pastries)


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 dough
Småkager (Danish cookies)


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 cookies
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
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

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