How to pronounce Koldskål

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈkʰʌlˌskɔˀl/. In plain English letters that is KOLD-skoal, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Koldskål?

Koldskål is a dessert of Denmark. People usually eat it as a snack and at teatime. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese and egg. It tastes sweet, sour and fresh.

Where Koldskål comes from

Koldskål is one of 19 signature dishes of Denmark on this map.

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Food of Denmark

Dishes like Koldskål in other countries

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