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"chefs choice krum kake express"
the krumkake express is very good and it easy to use

"Forgotten taste of heaven"
Very good unit to make krumkakes. The recipes that ship with the unit are easy to make and taste excellent. In the weeks following the purchase of this krumkake maker I must have baked over 100 krumkakes and was never disappointed!

Pros: Looks and feels good. Makes cakes up to 6" in diameter and very thin. The barrocco ornament of the iron looks very pretty on the cake.

Cons: To achieve the unified golden color of the cake must use temperature setting no higher than 3, otherwise they come out with patchy color. Because of this, each cake takes approx. 2 minutes to bake.

I have not tried the VillaWare unit, which claims to bake two 5" krumkakes in 30 seconds, but if that's the case than it could be a better choice for someone who needs to accomodate a large party of people fast.

Update 10/17/2008: Friend of mine has the VillaWare maker and she is very happy with it, since she can bake two at a time in about 30 sec. But I have tried her cakes and they don't nearly have that texture and firmness that Chef's Choice unit produces. Some of the difference could be attributed to the recipe variations, but the fast-baked VillaWare cakes just don't get that crispy yet firm sensation that I crave. Just my 2c.

 

Chef's Choice 839 Krumkake Express

List Price : $59.95
Our Price : from $49.99

Why I buy this one ?
- KrumKake maker bakes golden crepe-like cakes
- Plastic shaper allows cakes to be rolled into cones
- Decorative, nonstick baking surface
- Features color selection dial and start-finish baking lights
- Recipes included



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What our customer's say!

"More than just KrumKakes", First, let me admit that I don't know what an authentic KrumKake is. I had this item on my wishlist because I wanted to use it to make ice cream cones in the summer. After looking at waffle cone makers and other KrumKake devices, I settled on this one because the pattern was pretty and the size of the circle seemed just about right for a reasonably sized ice cream cone. When I got it for Christmas, I tried making cones and formed cups using the included recipe for German cookies. The cones were indeed a good size -- not super-sized cones, but a reasonable size for a sensible dessert. And the recipe was quite tasty.
Then, I got the idea that the cookies would make interesting fortune cookies -- a little larger than normal, and with a pretty pattern instead of the usual flat surface. Using the same recipe, but adding just a little almond extract, I made fortune cookies, and with custom fortunes, they were a big hit at a recent party.
It does take some time to make a big batch of cookies, but once I got the rhythm down, it wasn't so bad. And to be honest, if this thing was baking two cookies at once, it would be a race to get them formed before they cooled. Better to make them one at a time and be able to shape them better.
Overall, I'm pleased with this device. Yes, the cookies aren't always perfect, but home made products aren't always perfect. I'm fine with that.

"lights have a mind of their own.", It works, it makes good krumkake, but we can't make heads nor tails of what the lights are supposed to be telling us. They seem to have a mind of their own and are no help whatsoever.

"Electric Krumkake Iron", Traditionalists may not take a liking to this product but with the advent of ceramic topped stoves, to me this is a boon! Once I got the temperature set properly, I zoomed through my cookie making in no time at all! You have to be very careful, though, as the iron gets hot and stays hot (not so with the traditional iron) and I highly recommend this iron to the "modern" krumkake cook!

"Krumkake Express??", I bought this particular model because the pattern was beautiful, the unit seemed better made then others, and the cookies pictured looked so perfect. Well, after 3 batches and testing every speed from 2 to 6 i could not achieve consistent color of the cookie. Every one of them was randomly patchy, and the higher the temperature went, the worse they would look. They recommend to start at 2 1/2 and go up... but at 2 1/2 it takes exactly 2 1/2 minutes to get a decent golden cookie (still somewaht patchy, but acceptable). 2 is better, but takes probably just as long as stovetop iron ones. I could hardly call it "Express", and "perfect for entertaining", if it takes 3 hours to bake enough for the party, plus every time you serve them you have to explain to people that nothing is wrong with the cookie, it just looks a bit strange. I'm returning the unit and going to try another brand. Too bad, because i did like the overall look of it, as well as the size.

I'm sorry to give it only 2 stars, because manufacturers put a lot of thought in to the design, the fact that it stores upright and there is no bulky handle, just a nice little latch; and the cord storage. For those who bake just for the family it would probably work well.


"Krumkake ", Makes thin krumkaker the way a Norwegian likes them.! The ability to select color intensity is very nice - but you need to know what to look for! Too hot iron will bake thin batter faster than you expect. First time use, pay attention, but then you are set. Very convenient, easy to clean. This iron has become my best friend, since I can serve delicious krumkaker in no time. Well worth the money.



 
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