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Nutritional Values
340kcal
10gProtein
59gCarbs
8gFat
1gFibre
300 gServing
* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥛 Dairy
🥚 Eggs
Koldskål
How to order / say it
Say it
Koldskål — [kald-skool]
Order
I'd like the koldskål, please.
Locally
Jeg vil gerne have koldskål, tak.
Say locally
A cold buttermilk dessert soup typically enjoyed with biscuits.
Why try it?
Koldskål is the quintessential Danish summer dish, embodying the lightheartedness and simplicity of Scandinavian cuisine.
How it tastes
Tart and creamy, koldskål is refreshing with hints of vanilla and citrus. The biscuits add a delightful crunch to the creamy texture.
Origin & History — first documented: 1900
Emerging in the early 20th century, koldskål became a popular homemade treat in Denmark, synonymous with summertime and family gatherings.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥛 500 ml buttermilk
- 🥚 2 egg yolks
- 🍯 100 g sugar
- 🧂 1 vanilla bean
- 🍋 50 ml lemon juice
- 🍋 5 g lemon zest
- 🌾 100 g biscuits
Method
- 1 Whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and frothy.
- 2 Add buttermilk, vanilla, lemon juice, and zest to the egg mixture.
- 3 Chill in the refrigerator for an hour.
- 4 Serve cold with crushed biscuits sprinkled on top.
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