Danish Æblekage with Rye Bread Crumbs and Apples
A taste of traditional Danish dessert that combines tart apples and crispy rye.
Enjoy this classic Danish delight that balances sweet and tart flavors, layered with crispy rye bread crumbs and rich whipped cream.
- 1 h 30 min
- 6
- Easy
Ingredients
For the Apple Compote
For the Rye Bread Crumbs
For the Whipped Cream
For Assembly
Preparation
Cooking the Apple Compote
Combine Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine apples, sugar, cinnamon, water, and lemon juice.
Cook Mixture
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender and mixture thickens (about 20 minutes).
Cool Compote
Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Preparing the Rye Bread Crumbs
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix Crumbs
In a bowl, mix rye bread crumbs with melted butter and brown sugar until well-coated.
Bake Crumbs
Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and crisp.
Whipping the Cream
Chill Equipment
Place a mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 10 minutes.
Whip Cream
Beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
Use a chilled bowl and beaters for maximum volume.
Cooking Process
Compote Cooking
Cook apples with other ingredients until tender.
Rye Preparation
Bake the coated bread crumbs until crispy.
Whipping Cream
Beat the cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
Plating & Serving
Danish Æblekage with Rye Bread Crumbs and Apples
Danish Æblekage with Rye Bread Crumbs and Apples
Assembly & Garnish
Layer the dessert by alternating cooled apple compote with rye bread crumbs, top with whipped cream, dust with cinnamon, and garnish with mint leaves.