Pastries and Parties
There are 1000 ways to skin a cat and 1001 ways to make Mumma: Christmas Punch. It is kind of like a punch, it usually contains wine and beer, sometimes liquor and sometimes spices. Get this and 23 more Swedish Christmas recipes in my ebook: 24 Read More
Syskonkaka: Sibling Cake is not really a cake. It’s actually a bunch of buns all squished up next to each other like one big happy family. Each piece is filled with orange marmalade and coated in butter, sugar and almond. Get this and 23 more Read More
Saffransandkaka: Saffron Sand Cake is easy to make, festive and so delicious! Get this and 23 more Swedish Christmas recipes in my ebook: 24 Days of Christmas! Recipe Origin When brainstorming what recipes to do for Christmas this year a friend suggested sand cake. He had Read More
I got the recipe for Vaniljkola: Vanilla Caramels years ago while working at a bakery in San Francisco. Although they are not Swedish, I decided to include them in my 12 Days of Christmas YouTube series in 2022, which had a Swedish theme. I felt Read More
Chokladkola: Chocolate Caramels are rich, chewy, and chocolatey. They take a bit of work but are well worth the effort. Like all caramels they last several weeks at room temperature and so make an excellent gift. Get this and 23 more Swedish Christmas recipes in Read More
Farmors Pepparkakor: Grandmother’s Gingerbread Cookies are thin and crisp. Making these cookies is always a highlight of Christmas for me. Distinctive Recipe I have named these cookies Farmors Pepparkakor as the recipe comes from my farmor, my paternal grandmother. While modern pepparkakor are heavily spiced Read More
Knäck is a popular Swedish Christmas candy that is very similar to butterscotch or toffee. They are almost always made in little paper cups. Get this and 23 more Swedish Christmas recipes in my ebook: 24 Days of Christmas! Caution As with all hot sugar syrups, Read More
Mjukpepparkaka: Gingerbread Cake features the same spices as pepparkaka, Swedish gingerbread cookies. This cake is packed with cinnamon, cloves, and orange zest. It truly tastes like Christmas! My Great Aunt’s Recipe The recipe comes from my Great Aunt Kristina. It has been her specialty since Read More
Mandelmusslor: Almond Boats are almond flavored cookies that are shaped almost like a tart shell or little boat. They have a shortbread-like texture and are meant to be filled with lightly whipped cream and jam. Get this and 23 more Swedish Christmas recipes in my Read More
Ambrosiakaka: Ambrosia Cake is one of my all-time favorite cakes! Not strictly for Christmas, I have served this many times in all different seasons and it’s always a hit. It has a tender crumb and is full of orange flavor. Get this and 23 more Read More