Pastries and Parties
Brûléed Pumpkin Tart is a show-stopping version of classic pumpkin pie. The crackling, sparkling sugar on top goes so well with the creamy, silky pumpkin filling that I’m never going back. Pumpkin Filling There are several things that make the pumpkin filling fun and much Read More
Cranberry Orange Thumbprints are the perfect Thanksgiving cookie (IMO). These are for all the people who want a sweet after dinner but don’t want all the pie. They are for the people who dont even like pie that much (heretical I know but they exist). Read More
Pannkakor: Swedish Pancakes are incredibly delicious. They are thin and light and remarkably easy to make! American Pancakes vs. Swedish Pancakes American pancakes are usually really thick. They are cakey and heavy and buttery. They go perfectly with a heavy pour of maple syrup and Read More
These pumpkin scones with maple glaze make for the perfect fall treat. I absolutely adore the autumn season; I must admit I might be considered basic, but the truth is I genuinely love everything about it—the vibrant colors of the changing leaves, the crisp air, Read More
Toscakaka: Swedish “Tosca” Cake is sweet, sticky, chock full of nuts and so delicious! What does Tosca mean? Toscakaka translates to Tosca Cake. I had originally assumed that Tosca was the Swedish word for Tuscan, as in coming from the Tuscany region of Italy. Not Read More
American cinnamon rolls differ significantly from kanelbullar, the Swedish cinnamon rolls. They are large, soft, and exceptionally sweet, thanks to the addition of cream cheese frosting. Cinnamon Buns vs Kanelbullar American cinnamon rolls actually originated from Swedish kanelbullar. Swedish immigrants brought their traditional recipes and Read More
Prinsesstårta: Swedish Princess Cake might be one of, if not the most, recognizable of all Swedish pastries. Layers of cake interspersed with raspberry jam, vanilla pastry cream, and whipped cream, all topped with a green marzipan dome, Princess Cake is iconic for a reason. The Read More
Kanelgifflar: Swedish Cinnamon Crescents are sweet, cinnamony, and slightly sticky. Karlsbaderdeg For this recipe I have changed out the usual bun dough I use, called vetedeg in Swedish, for karlsbaderdeg. This dough, karlsbad dough in english, is richer than vetedeg. It has more butter, eggs, Read More
This vanilla ice cream is both delicious and easy to make. There’s nothing crazy about this recipe; it’s just good! Vanilla?? If you haven’t noticed from my other blog posts, I love fun food facts. So, what exactly is vanilla? Vanilla is an exotic tropical Read More
This Strawberry Pie recipe is courtesy of my great-Aunt Kristina, my grandmother’s sister. I had made it once before, and it left a lasting impression on me. However, I never really had the opportunity to make it again. When I was brainstorming content for the Read More