Baking Berlinerkranser in an air fryer is a lovely tradition in Denmark, especially at Christmas time. With an air fryer, you can easily and quickly make these crisp cookies with a perfect texture.
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Why make Berlinerkranser in the air fryer?
Berlinerkranser are known for their crisp, tender and buttery texture. By using an air fryer, you get:
- Perfectly even baking: The air fryer circulates hot air, which gives uniform baking.
- Faster cooking: You save time, as the air fryer heats up quickly.
- Flavour retention: The short cooking time ensures that the flavour of the fine ingredients is preserved at its best.
Try letting the shaped wreaths rest in the freezer for 15–20 minutes before baking. This makes the butter in the dough extra cold, which helps the wreaths keep their shape and gives an even crisper, lighter texture after baking.
Tips and tricks from the author: Morten Jensen
I recommend this pale sherry with our Berlinerkranser
Berlinerkranser are a sweet Christmas classic, and this sherry complements the flavour perfectly. I can highly recommend Pale Cream Premium Range Bodegas Barbadillo Sherry – regards, Morten.
Berlinerkranser in Danish Christmas tradition
Berlinerkranser are a firm fixture of the Danish Christmas tradition. These cookies:
- Often served at Christmas lunches: They are a favourite on the cake table in December.
- Enjoyed in the winter months: Their rich flavour goes perfectly with a cup of something hot on cold days.
- Symbolising hygge and togetherness: Baking Berlinerkranser is an activity that brings family and friends together.
Where do Berlinerkranser come from?
Although Berlinerkranser are popular in Denmark, they originate in Norway. From there they have spread to the rest of Scandinavia and have become part of the Danes’ own Christmas traditions.
Variations of Berlinerkranser
There are several ways to vary your Berlinerkranser:
- With citrus flavour: Add grated zest of an organic lemon or orange for a fresh flavour.
- Chocolate coating: Dip the cooled cookies in melted Danish chocolate for extra luxury.
- Nut topping: Decorate with finely chopped Danish hazelnuts or almonds for a crunchy texture.
How to get them crisp without burning
To get the best result:
- Always preheat the air fryer: This ensures a stable temperature from the start.
- Keep an eye on the baking time: Air fryers can vary, so check the cookies after half of the recommended time.
- Use baking paper: This stops the cookies from sticking and makes it easier to take them out.
- Leave space between the cookies: This allows the air to circulate properly around them.
In short: Berlinerkranser in the air fryer
Making Berlinerkranser in an air fryer is a modern take on a classic Christmas tradition. It lets you quickly enjoy these delicious cookies with family and friends. By following a few simple tips, you can ensure a perfect texture and keep them from burning. Try experimenting with different variations and make your Christmas baking even more exciting.
FAQ
The hard-boiled yolk makes the dough tender and easy to roll, and the raw one binds it together. Mash the two yolks completely smooth before the sugar goes in, so there are no lumps of hard-boiled yolk in the dough.
8–10 minutes at 180 °C in a preheated air fryer, until lightly golden. Bake them in 2 batches so they have room, and roll the ropes just over 1 cm thick – thicker wreaths won’t get crisp all the way through in that time.
The dough has become too warm. Chill it for at least 1 hour, and ideally put the shaped wreaths in the freezer for 15–20 minutes before they go into the air fryer. That way they hold their shape.
Recipe
Berlinerkranser in the Air Fryer
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- Pastry brush
- Parchment paper - or air fryer baking tray
- Small pot - for boiling the egg
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Ingredients
- 1 pcs hard-boiled egg yolk
- 1 pcs egg yolk
- 50 g sugar
- 100 g cold butter
- 150 g plain flour
- 1 pcs egg white (for brushing)
- 1 tbsp pearl sugar (for decoration)
How to make it
- Boil an egg for 10 minutes, cool it down, peel it and take out 1 pcs hard-boiled egg yolk.
- Mash the hard-boiled yolk and 1 pcs egg yolk together in a bowl.
- Add 50 g sugar and whisk until light and fluffy.
- Cut 100 g cold butter into cubes and crumble it into the mixture.
- Add 150 g plain flour and quickly knead the dough together.
- Wrap the dough in cling film and let it rest in the fridge for 1 hour.
- Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces (approx. 20 g each).
- Roll each piece into a rope about 15 cm long (just over 1 cm thick), and cross the ends over each other to form a wreath.
- Brush the wreaths with 1 pcs egg white and dip them in 1 tbsp pearl sugar.
- Preheat the air fryer to 180 °C.
- Place the wreaths in the air fryer on baking paper, leaving a little space between them.
- Bake the wreaths at 180 °C for 8–10 minutes, until lightly golden – bake them in 2 batches.Start the online kitchen timer here
- Cool the wreaths on a wire rack before serving.
Our notes for the recipe
– Store the wreaths in an airtight container for a longer shelf life.
– Bake in several batches if there isn’t room for all the cookies in the first round.
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