Spandauer (Danish Pastry with Custard or Jam)
Spandauer are a very popular Danish pastry, and you can find multiple kinds of spandauer in every bakery in Denmark. Spandauer is just a name, and doesn’t have a direct English translation.
Basic Raspberry Jam
Growing up in Denmark, one of our favorite memories was going into the woods with our grandfather to pick wild raspberries. Afterwards, our grandmother would make a large batch of raspberry jam!
Honningkage (Honey Cake)
Honningkage, or honey cake, is a cake that originated in the south of Denmark in the 18th century. It is largely associated with Christmas, containing all the spices and flavors of the holiday season.
Cremelinser (Mini Custard Pies)
Cremelinser, or just linser, are basically custard-filled shortcrust pies, and they. are. incredible. If you love vanilla custard, you won’t be able to get enough of these little pies!
Brunsviger (Coffee Cake)
“Brunsviger” has no direct English translation, but this cake can best be described as a Danish coffee cake. It consists of a soft yeast dough topped with a brown sugar and butter caramel.
Hindbærsnitter (Raspberry Bars)
Hindbærsnitter have always been a favorite in our house, and they are definitely a universally beloved pastry in Denmark. You can find them anywhere, and they sometimes vary in appearance.
Havrekiks (Oat Shortbread Cookies)
Are you a fan of simple (but delicious) cookies that go perfectly with a cup of coffee or tea? Then look no further than this recipe for yummy, buttery, crunchy havrekiks!
Drømmekage (Coconut-Vanilla Dream Cake)
Drømmekage means “dream cake” in Danish, and there’s really no better way to describe this cake. Just imagine the fluffiest vanilla cake covered in a sticky, crispy caramel coconut topping – a dream!
Makroner (Almond Cookies)
If you love the flavor of almond, you will absolutely die for these cookies. They are crispy and crunchy, and taste amazing with a cup of coffee or tea. They can also be incorporated into other recipes!
