Krokan is a traditional

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dessert. It is a multi-tiered

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made from

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, constructed of thin pieces baked in decorative patterns. The parts are then joined using melted caramelized sugar, assembled into a tower, and decorated with crisscross patterns and marzipan roses. Krokans are common at weddings, such as that of King Carl XVI Gustaf in 1976. The same ingredients are used to make the

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festive pastry

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. Krokan was the showstopper challenge in episode 9 of season 13 of ''

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''."Great British Baking Show Recap: Release the Krokan," vulture.com
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