Multekrem is a traditional
Norwegian dessert
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made by mixing
cloudberries
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with
whipped cream
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and
sugar
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.
The cloudberries can be served as-is or heated. It is common to serve the with ''
krumkake
(, meaning 'curved cake'; plural ) is a Norwegian waffle cookie made of flour, butter, eggs, sugar, and cream.
A special decorative two-sided iron griddle similar to a waffle iron is traditionally used to bake the thin round cakes, similar to ...
'' or ''
kransekake
(Danish) or (Norwegian) is a traditional Danish cuisine, Danish and Norwegian cuisine, Norwegian confection, often eaten on special occasions in Scandinavia. In English, the name means ''wreath cake''. In Norway it is alternatively referred to ...
''. is also a traditional Norwegian Christmas dinner dessert.
References
See also
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List of Norwegian desserts
This is a list of Norwegian sweets and desserts. The cuisine of Norway refers to food preparation originating from Norway or having a played a great historic part in Norwegian cuisine. Norway also shares many dishes and influences with surrounding ...
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List of desserts
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Norwegian desserts
Fruit dishes