Recipe: Danish Koldskål – Chilled Buttermilk Soup

Homemade Danish koldskål is a chilled buttermilk soup that offers a refreshing respite on hot days. With its creamy texture, subtle sweetness, and tangy undertones, Koldskål is a staple in Danish households during the warmer months. Some might say it’s a dessert, while others (including my dad) would say it’s a main course. You can buy decent ready-made koldskål in the grocery store but it’s not a lot of work to make your own koldskål from scratch, so why not give it a try?

Notes

If you can’t find tykmælk (Danish soured milk), you can use buttermilk instead (4 cups in total). In Denmark, some people make koldskål with buttermilk only. Though if you like the consistency a little thicker, as I do, you could also add Greek yogurt or sour cream instead of soured milk.

Koldskål is traditionally served with kammerjunkere, which are small, sweet biscuits. You can also garnish it with fresh berries, such as strawberries or raspberries, to add a burst of color and natural sweetness.

Want to bake your own kammerjunkere? Here is the recipe >>

If you don’t feel like baking your own Kammerjunkere, koldskål also tastes great with nut-free granola from Hungry Bird Eats.

Recipe: Danish Koldskål – Chilled Buttermilk Soup

Recipe by 2 Hungry Birds – Sanne Course: DessertCuisine: Denmark

Servings

4

servings

Homemade Danish koldskål is a chilled buttermilk soup that offers a refreshing respite on hot days. With its creamy texture, subtle sweetness, and tangy undertones, Koldskål is a staple in Danish households during the warmer months. Some might say it’s a dessert, while others (including my dad) would say it’s a main course. You can buy decent ready-made koldskål in the grocery store but it’s not a lot of work to make your own koldskål from scratch, so why not give it a try?

Ingredients

• 2 2 egg yolks

• 4 tbsp 4 sugar

• 1 1 vanilla bean

• 2 tsp 2 lemon juice

• 2 cups 2 tykmælk (Danish soured milk)

• 2 cups 2 buttermilk

Directions

• Preparing the Vanilla Sugar: Scrape out the seeds from one vanilla pod and use a knife or a spoon to mix the vanilla seeds with the sugar on a cutting board.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and the vanilla sugar until they form a smooth and creamy mixture. Make sure the sugar is well incorporated into the egg yolks.
• Add lemon juice to the egg yolk and sugar mixture. The lemon juice will enhance the tanginess of the Koldskål and provide a refreshing citrus note.
• Place the koldskål in the refrigerator and allow it to chill for at least an hour, or until it reaches the desired temperature. Once the Koldskål has chilled, it is ready to be served. Pour it into individual serving bowls or glasses and serve with kammerjunker or your preferred garnish.

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