Danish medaljer in the Air Fryer is a classic Danish cake that brings joy and nostalgia to the coffee table. Traditionally made with shortcrust pastry, cream vanilla custard and jam, Danish medaljer is a sweet and elegant cake. In this recipe, we’ll explore how to make Danish medaljer in an air fryer, a modern kitchen appliance that makes baking both faster and easier. We’ll also dive into the cake’s history, preparation techniques, and different ways to decorate them.
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Estimated reading time: 5 minutes
Table of Contents:
- Why Make Danish medaljer in the Air Fryer?
- What Is a Danish medaljer Cake?
- Drink Recommendation for Danish medaljer in the Air Fryer
- Who Invented It and Where Does the Cake Come From?
- Preparation Techniques for a Crispy Cake That Doesn’t Burn
- What Toppings Can You Decorate the Cake With?
- Conclusion on Danish medaljer in the Air Fryer
Why Make Danish medaljer in the Air Fryer?
When it comes to baking, the air fryer is especially useful because it provides even heat distribution and a crisp surface without burning the cake. By making Danish medaljer in an air fryer, you save time and energy while still achieving a fantastic result. It’s also a practical solution when you don’t want to heat up the whole oven for a small batch of cakes.
What Is a Danish medaljer Cake?
Danish medaljer is a delicate dessert consisting of two round shortcrust pastry biscuits, joined around a center of jam and cream vanilla custard. They’re often decorated with icing, whipped cream and fresh berries. The cake’s contrast between the crisp shortcrust pastry, the soft custard and the sweet jam, for example mango jam with ginger, makes it a favorite among many. This Danish cake is known for its elegant appearance and its ability to impress guests on any occasion.
Drink Recommendation for Danish medaljer in the Air Fryer
As your personal e-commerce expert here on the site, I recommend Latium Morini Passito Sette Dame 2013 for your Danish medaljer. A classic Danish cake with cream and shortcrust pastry calls for a wine with plenty of sweetness and character. This Italian dessert wine has the perfect notes of dried fruit and honey, which harmonize beautifully with the sweet elements of the medaljer.
Who Invented It and Where Does the Cake Come From?
Danish medaljer originate from Denmark, and their origins can be traced back to the 19th century. They quickly became popular due to their simple yet flavorful composition. There isn’t a single person who can be credited with inventing medaljer, but they’ve evolved over the decades and become a staple of Danish pastry tradition. Today, you can find medaljer in many bakeries and pastry shops throughout Denmark, and they’re often served on festive occasions such as birthdays and weddings.
Preparation Techniques for a Crispy Cake That Doesn’t Burn
When making Danish medaljer in an air fryer, it’s important to follow a few key principles to ensure the biscuits turn out crispy without burning. First and foremost, roll out the shortcrust pastry to an even thickness of about 3-4 mm. Dough that’s too thick can result in undercooked biscuits, while dough that’s too thin can become overly crisp and burn easily.
Preheat the air fryer to 180°C, and bake the biscuits in small batches to ensure even heat distribution. It can be a good idea to use baking paper in the bottom of the air fryer basket to prevent the biscuits from sticking. Bake the biscuits for about 8-10 minutes, but keep a close eye on them, as the baking time can vary depending on the model and size of your air fryer.
Another important technique is to let the biscuits cool completely on a wire rack, so they become crispy all the way through. If they stay on the baking paper, the steam from the biscuits can make the bottom soggy.
To achieve the perfectly crisp and crumbly texture in the shortcrust pastry, it’s important to use cold ingredients and work quickly!
Tips and tricks from the author: Morten Jensen
What Toppings Can You Decorate the Cake With?
Decorating Danish medaljer is a creative process where you can tailor the cakes to your taste preferences and the occasion. The traditional decoration includes icing made from powdered sugar, cocoa powder and a little water. The icing can be varied by adding food coloring or flavor essences such as lemon or vanilla.
Whipped cream is a classic topping that adds a light and airy texture to the cake. For an extra luxurious version, you can use chocolate whipped cream or add a splash of liqueur to the cream before whipping.
Fresh berries such as strawberries, raspberries or blueberries are ideal for giving the medaljer a fresh and colorful look. You can also use fruit like kiwi or pieces of mango for an exotic twist. Other options include chopped nuts, grated chocolate or edible flowers for an extra decorative touch.
Conclusion on Danish medaljer in the Air Fryer
Making Danish medaljer in an air fryer is a fantastic way to enjoy a classic Danish cake in a modern and efficient way. The air fryer ensures a crisp and evenly baked shortcrust pastry, while you save time and energy. By following the right preparation techniques, you can avoid burning the biscuits and achieve a perfect texture.
Danish medaljer can be decorated in countless ways, making them both versatile and festive. Whether you stick to the traditional Danish cake decorated with icing and whipped cream or experiment with new toppings, the medaljer are sure to impress your guests.
Recipe
Danish medaljer in the Air Fryer
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Recommended equipment
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Electric mixer
- 1 Piping bag
- 1 Rund udstikker - (approx. 6 cm in diameter)
- 1 Parchment paper
- 1 Knife
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Ingredients
Shortcrust pastry:
- 200 g wheat flour
- 100 g butter (cold and cut into cubes)
- 50 g icing sugar
- 1 egg
Cream vanilla custard:
- 2 dl whipping cream
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla sugar
Jam:
- 100 g strawberry jam
Icing:
- 100 g icing sugar
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2-3 tbsp water
Garnish:
- 8 tbsp whipped cream (for topping)
- 8 pcs Fresh strawberries
How to make it
Prepare the shortcrust pastry:
- Mix 200 g wheat flour and 50 g icing sugar in a bowl.
- Add 100 g butter in cubes and rub it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Add 1 egg and quickly bring the dough together. Shape it into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap and place it in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Shape and bake the biscuits:
- Roll out the shortcrust pastry on a lightly floured surface to about 3-4 mm thickness.
- Cut out round biscuits with the cutter and place them on a piece of baking paper that fits your air fryer basket.
- Preheat the air fryer to 180°C. (Use the preheat function, or let it run for a few minutes before cooking)
- Bake the biscuits in the air fryer for about 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let them cool completely.
Make the cream vanilla custard:
- Whip 2 dl whipping cream until lightly whipped.
- Add 1 tbsp sugar and 1 tsp vanilla sugar, and whip until the cream is stiff.
Assemble the Danish medaljer:
- Take one biscuit and spread a layer of jam on it.
- Pipe the cream vanilla custard on top of 100 g strawberry jam.
- Place another biscuit on top.
- Stir together the icing from 100 g icing sugar, 1 tbsp cocoa powder and 2-3 tbsp water. Adjust with water to get the right consistency.
- Spread the icing on top of the biscuits.
- Garnish with a dollop of 8 tbsp whipped cream and 8 pcs Fresh strawberries.
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