List of Danish desserts
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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
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Wienerbrød (Danish pastries) |
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A Danish pastry is a multilayered, laminated sweet pastry; a derivative from the viennoiserie tradition. Types include:
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Småkager (Danish cookies) |
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A Danish cookie is typically made from butter, flour, and sugar, with additional ingredients when needed. Types include:
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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 |
Gallery
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Danish cookies in wrappers
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Small butter kringle
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Lots of pebernødder